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Weldon Spring

Missouri · 5,326 residents · 7.647 sq mi
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Weldon Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,297. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $407,200. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 105% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% 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
5,326
+1%since 2000
from 5,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+25%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K6K1990201020202024Weldon Spring
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,297
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,998 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,428
+53%since 2000
from $40,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,960
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score9.8%(517)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,904)
Black1.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(80)
Asian1.8%(95)
Other0.4%(23)
Diversity Score12.9%(685)
Diversity Score
13
+31%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon Spring, Missouri?

Weldon Spring, Missouri has about 5,326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weldon Spring, Missouri earns about $117,297 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 $407,200, and the typical rent is about $1,960 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon Spring, Missouri?

About 51.4% 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 1.5% 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 3,856 residents, a change of about 262 percent over that period.

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

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