CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Lemay

Missouri · 17,117 residents · 4.09 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the St. Louis metro area
Compare
The short version

Lemay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,628. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,117
−1%since 2000
from 17,215 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,185 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+3%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Lemay
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,628
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,559 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,829
+33%since 2000
from $18,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lemay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(16,415)
Black1%(175)
Hispanic / Latino2%(349)
Asian0.5%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(1,510)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(13,655)
Black4.9%(837)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(846)
Asian3.9%(671)
Other3.7%(629)
Diversity Score39.8%(6,810)
Diversity Score
40
+354%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lemay

On Top of the World
Pop 16,007
Azalea Park
Pop 16,180
Milford
Pop 14,723
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
Pop 14,755
Places similar to Lemay
Head to head

Compare Lemay to nearby cities

LEMAY VS
Affton
Income$79,539+60%
Home value$212,400+94%
Population19,052+17%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEMAY VS
Mehlville
Income$67,071+35%
Home value$218,400+100%
Population29,805+84%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEMAY VS
Concord
Income$89,038+79%
Home value$303,600+178%
Population18,368+13%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEMAY VS
Webster Groves
Income$115,227+132%
Home value$387,600+254%
Population23,450+45%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemay, Missouri?

Lemay, Missouri has about 17,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lemay, Missouri?

The typical household in Lemay, Missouri earns about $49,628 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 $109,400, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Lemay, Missouri?

About 18.6% 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 13.2% 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 910 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lemay with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →