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Webster Groves

Missouri · 22,995 residents · 5.913 sq mi
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Webster Groves is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,600. Households here earn about 61% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% 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
22,995
−1%since 2000
from 23,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,889 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K24K1990201020202024Webster Groves
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,362
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,524 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,186
+28%since 2000
from $31,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(20,927)
Black6.3%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(291)
Asian1.2%(278)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(4,803)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(20,384)
Black6.6%(1,514)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(365)
Asian1.5%(343)
Other2.2%(501)
Diversity Score27.1%(6,225)
Diversity Score
27
+31%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster Groves, Missouri?

Webster Groves, Missouri has about 22,995 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webster Groves, Missouri?

The typical household in Webster Groves, Missouri earns about $74,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster Groves, Missouri expensive?

In Webster Groves, Missouri, the median home is worth about $244,600, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Webster Groves, Missouri?

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Webster Groves, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster Groves, Missouri?

About 8.0% of people in Webster Groves, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster Groves, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster Groves, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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