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Academy

Missouri · St. Louis · 2,373 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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The short version

Academy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $146,325. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the St. Louis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Academy; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,373
Population density
3,968 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,890
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,731
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,325
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$867
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.2%
59.8% rent
Vacancy rate
36.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(177)
Black87.2%(2,070)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other4.2%(100)
Diversity Score29%(687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(177)
Black87.2%(2,070)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other4.2%(100)
Diversity Score29%(687)
Diversity Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
Female
59.7%
Foreign born
2.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Academy, St. Louis, Missouri has about 2,373 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Academy, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $40,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Academy, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Academy, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $146,325, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

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

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Academy, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.7% of people in Academy, St. Louis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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