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Webster Groves

Missouri · 24,010 residents · 5.913 sq mi
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Webster Groves is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $301,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,010
+3%since 2000
from 23,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,061 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K24K1990201020202024Webster Groves
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,479
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,297
+61%since 2000
from $31,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,319
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(20,677)
Black4.8%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(733)
Asian1.6%(391)
Other7%(1,671)
Diversity Score35.8%(8,602)
Diversity Score
36
+73%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster Groves, Missouri?

Webster Groves, Missouri has about 24,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster Groves, Missouri earns about $94,479 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 $301,700, and the typical rent is about $1,319 a month.

How educated are people in Webster Groves, Missouri?

About 67.6% 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 3.9% 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 1,023 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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