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Kirkwood

Missouri · 29,461 residents · 9.182 sq mi
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Kirkwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,461
+8%since 2000
from 27,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,209 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,976 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+2%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024Kirkwood
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,067
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,122 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,386
+57%since 2000
from $32,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(24,603)
Black7%(1,920)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(298)
Asian0.8%(221)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(5,705)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(25,180)
Black5.6%(1,662)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(820)
Asian1.6%(457)
Other5.6%(1,660)
Diversity Score34.7%(10,231)
Diversity Score
35
+66%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkwood, Missouri?

Kirkwood, Missouri has about 29,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirkwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Kirkwood, Missouri earns about $94,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirkwood, Missouri expensive?

In Kirkwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $337,100, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Kirkwood, Missouri?

About 63.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kirkwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirkwood, Missouri?

About 4.8% of people in Kirkwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirkwood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirkwood, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,170 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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