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Ladue

Missouri · 8,521 residents · 8.56 sq mi
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Ladue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,120. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $773,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 240% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,521
−1%since 2000
from 8,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
995 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
−3%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Ladue
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,120
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,720 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,342
+1%since 2000
from $89,623 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$773,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+20%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,312)
Black0.9%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(67)
Asian1.5%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(670)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(7,925)
Black1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(120)
Asian3.1%(261)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(1,132)
Diversity Score
13
+71%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
39.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladue, Missouri?

Ladue, Missouri has about 8,521 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladue, Missouri?

The typical household in Ladue, Missouri earns about $157,120 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 $773,000, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Ladue, Missouri?

About 81.2% 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 2.2% of people in Ladue, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ladue, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ladue, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 326 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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