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St. Louis County

Missouri · 998,954 residents · 507.995 sq mi
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St. Louis County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,561. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% 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 $179,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% 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
998,954
−2%since 2000
from 1,016,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,966 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
991K998K1.0M1.0M1.0M1990201020202024St. Louis County
2024996K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,561
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,532 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,344
+21%since 2000
from $27,595 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(772,041)
Black18.9%(192,544)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14,577)
Asian2.2%(22,492)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(467,826)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(687,984)
Black23.2%(231,801)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(25,024)
Asian3.5%(34,466)
Other1.8%(17,834)
Diversity Score58.5%(584,065)
Diversity Score
58
+27%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$197,500+10%
Population278,144−72%
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Home value$320,800+79%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Louis County, Missouri?

St. Louis County, Missouri has about 998,954 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Louis County, Missouri?

The typical household in St. Louis County, Missouri earns about $57,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Louis County, Missouri expensive?

In St. Louis County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $179,300, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in St. Louis County, Missouri?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in St. Louis County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Louis County, Missouri?

About 9.6% of people in St. Louis County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Louis County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Louis County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,425 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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