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Ladue

Missouri · 8,989 residents · 8.56 sq mi
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Ladue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $242,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $775,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 324% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,989
+4%since 2000
from 8,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
−5%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Ladue
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$242,792
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,720 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$135,750
+51%since 2000
from $89,623 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$775,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
4.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(7,748)
Black1.1%(101)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(215)
Asian5.7%(510)
Other5.9%(528)
Diversity Score33.5%(3,014)
Diversity Score
34
+333%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
53.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
78.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 99.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladue, Missouri?

Ladue, Missouri has about 8,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladue, Missouri?

The typical household in Ladue, Missouri earns about $242,792 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 $775,600.

How educated are people in Ladue, Missouri?

About 84.5% 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 1.9% 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 142 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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