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Ladue

Missouri · 8,934 residents (2025 est.) · 8.56 sq mi
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#16Most educatedof 6,82688.1%#35Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.1%#43Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#114Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.7%
The short version

Ladue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,056,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,940
+3%since 2000
from 8,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,044 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 958 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+5%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,934 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Ladue
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(601)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(642)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(642)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(452)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(157)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.9%(439)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(971)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(1,231)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.7%(1,672)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.5%(1,209)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(633)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(291)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,720 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$174,945
+95%since 2000
from $89,623 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−5%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,056,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,815
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−18%since 2009
from 5.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ladue on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,312)
Black0.9%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(67)
Asian1.5%(129)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(7,655)
Black1.3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(141)
Asian6.7%(602)
Other4.8%(429)
Diversity Score
32
+156%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(88)
Colombian0.5%(42)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.6%(229)
Chinese1.4%(128)
Taiwanese0.9%(82)
Pakistani0.8%(71)
Filipino0.4%(40)
Japanese0.2%(20)
Vietnamese0.2%(20)
Korean0%(4)
Ancestry
German26.5%(2,372)
English19.5%(1,739)
Irish10.8%(964)
American5.4%(480)
Italian4.6%(415)
French4.2%(377)
Russian3.9%(353)
Dutch3.9%(348)
Polish3.3%(292)
Scottish2.4%(215)
Welsh2.2%(197)
Ukrainian1.7%(154)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.3%(119)
Czech1.1%(95)
Danish1%(93)
Brazilian0.9%(84)
Swiss0.8%(74)
Slovak0.7%(64)
Norwegian0.7%(63)
Arab0.6%(57)
Turkish0.6%(57)
Swedish0.6%(50)
British0.4%(40)
Canadian0.4%(38)
Lebanese0.4%(36)
Egyptian0.3%(28)
Hungarian0.3%(28)
Lithuanian0.3%(23)
Syrian0.2%(21)
Romanian0.1%(13)
Israeli0.1%(11)
Portuguese0.1%(11)
Croatian0.1%(10)
Armenian0.1%(9)
Austrian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
52.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 99.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.2%(614)
Married75.2%(2,685)
Widowed3.4%(121)
Divorced4.3%(152)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(526)
Married72.9%(2,538)
Widowed5.9%(207)
Divorced6.1%(212)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladue, Missouri?

Ladue, Missouri has about 8,940 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladue, Missouri?

The typical household in Ladue, Missouri earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ladue, Missouri expensive?

In Ladue, Missouri, the median home is worth about $1,056,300, and the typical rent is about $1,815 a month.

How educated are people in Ladue, Missouri?

About 88.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ladue, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ladue, Missouri?

About 1.1% of people in Ladue, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ladue, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ladue, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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