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St. Louis

Missouri · 301,578 residents · 61.72 sq mi
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St. Louis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,782. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301,578
−13%since 2000
from 348,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,886 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 5,641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+5%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
278K310K343K375K408K1990201020202024St. Louis
2024289K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,782
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,930
+98%since 2000
from $16,108 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
59.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(149,329)
Black51%(177,446)
Hispanic / Latino2%(7,022)
Asian2%(6,820)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.9%(233,104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(129,368)
Black42.8%(128,993)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(15,405)
Asian4%(12,205)
Other3.2%(9,508)
Diversity Score76.5%(230,809)
Diversity Score
77
+14%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in St. Louis

AcademyBadenBenton ParkBevo MillBoulevard HeightsCentral West EndClifton HeightsDowntown WestDutchtownGravois ParkJeffVanderLouLindenwood ParkMark TwainNear North RiverfrontNorth HamptonNorth RiverfrontPatchSkinker-DeBaliviereSouthwest GardenSt. Louis HillsThe Greater VilleTower Grove SouthWalnut Park EastWells-GoodfellowWest EndNeighborhoods in St. Louis
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Louis, Missouri?

St. Louis, Missouri has about 301,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Louis, Missouri?

The typical household in St. Louis, Missouri earns about $45,782 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $143,700, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in St. Louis, Missouri?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Louis, Missouri?

About 20.4% of people in St. Louis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Louis, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Louis, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95,107 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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