Boulevard Heights is home to 8,051 people in St. Louis. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 38% ahead of the St. Louis median. Density works out to 5,877 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $169,532. Renters pay $942 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Boulevard Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,051
Population density
5,877 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.37 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,363
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,965
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$169,532
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$942
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.34 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(4,963)
Black21.7%(1,750)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(455)
Asian7.2%(580)
Other3.8%(303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(4,963)
Black21.7%(1,750)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(455)
Asian7.2%(580)
Other3.8%(303)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri?
Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri has about 8,051 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri?
The typical household in Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $77,363 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?
In Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $169,532, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.
How educated are people in Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri?
About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri?
About 7.7% of people in Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.
