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Weldon Spring

Missouri · 5,301 residents (2025 est.) · 7.647 sq mi
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#11Lowest poverty rateof 6,8230.7%#246Oldest by median ageof 6,82652.2#257Highest median rentof 6,764$2,800#301Most work-from-homeof 6,82631.1%
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Weldon Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,548. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $544,300. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,310
+1%since 2000
from 5,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 696 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+23%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,301 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K6K1990201020202024Weldon Spring
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(248)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(253)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(386)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(285)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(227)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.4%(183)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(642)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(576)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.8%(998)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.8%(681)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(501)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.2%(330)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,548
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,998 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,014
+101%since 2000
from $40,810 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−1%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,696 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−24%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,019)
Black1.8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(58)
Asian1.1%(57)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,984)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.8%(204)
Other1.5%(82)
Diversity Score
15
+51%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Asian Indian3.1%(164)
Vietnamese0.2%(8)
Ancestry
German32.6%(1,732)
Irish17.3%(921)
English14.9%(793)
Italian7.3%(386)
American6.6%(350)
French3.4%(180)
Scottish2.2%(118)
Polish1.9%(101)
Norwegian1.8%(93)
Swedish1.7%(89)
Dutch1.3%(67)
Czech1%(53)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
British0.5%(29)
Slovak0.5%(25)
Ukrainian0.4%(21)
Austrian0.3%(16)
Danish0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.4%(406)
Married77.5%(1,707)
Widowed2.5%(56)
Divorced1.6%(35)
Women 15+
Never married14.1%(312)
Married71.2%(1,579)
Widowed9.6%(214)
Divorced5.1%(114)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon Spring, Missouri?

Weldon Spring, Missouri has about 5,310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon Spring, Missouri?

The typical household in Weldon Spring, Missouri earns about $158,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weldon Spring, Missouri expensive?

In Weldon Spring, Missouri, the median home is worth about $544,300, and the typical rent is about $2,800 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon Spring, Missouri?

About 57.9% of adults age 25 and over in Weldon Spring, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weldon Spring, Missouri?

About 0.7% of people in Weldon Spring, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weldon Spring, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Weldon Spring, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,840 residents, a change of about 261 percent over that period.

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