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Wentzville

Missouri · 44,372 residents · 21.358 sq mi
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Wentzville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,602. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 37,476 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,800. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,372
+543%since 2000
from 6,896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,078 / sq mi
+543%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+12%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
94814K26K39K51K1990201020202024Wentzville
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,602
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,631
+98%since 2000
from $18,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(5,779)
Black11.9%(822)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(103)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(2,156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(37,213)
Black5.8%(2,577)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,478)
Asian1.5%(659)
Other1.7%(732)
Diversity Score29.2%(12,960)
Diversity Score
29
−7%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wentzville, Missouri?

Wentzville, Missouri has about 44,372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wentzville, Missouri?

The typical household in Wentzville, Missouri earns about $93,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wentzville, Missouri expensive?

In Wentzville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $234,800, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Wentzville, Missouri?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wentzville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wentzville, Missouri?

About 3.3% of people in Wentzville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wentzville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wentzville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39,232 residents, a change of about 763 percent over that period.

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