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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lemay

Missouri · 17,215 residents · 4.09 sq mi
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Lemay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,559. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,215
−5%since 1990
from 18,027 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,209 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 4,408 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+7%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Lemay
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,559
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,549 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,730
+48%since 1990
from $12,683 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$499
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.0
−1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(17,773)
Black0.6%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(195)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score6.1%(1,092)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(16,415)
Black1%(175)
Hispanic / Latino2%(349)
Asian0.5%(89)
Diversity Score8.8%(1,510)
9
+45%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemay, Missouri?

Lemay, Missouri has about 17,215 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lemay, Missouri?

The typical household in Lemay, Missouri earns about $34,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemay, Missouri expensive?

In Lemay, Missouri, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Lemay, Missouri?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lemay, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lemay, Missouri?

About 10.4% of people in Lemay, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lemay, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lemay, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 812 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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