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Central West End

Missouri · St. Louis · 15,243 residents · 2.123 sq mi
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The short version

Central West End has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,658. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $395,071. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Central West End; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,243
Population density
7,180 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,658
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,204
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,071
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,215
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.7%
71.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(8,574)
Black19.4%(2,960)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(737)
Asian15.2%(2,318)
Other4.3%(654)
Diversity Score77.3%(11,787)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(8,574)
Black19.4%(2,960)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(737)
Asian15.2%(2,318)
Other4.3%(654)
Diversity Score77.3%(11,787)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
15.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri?

Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri has about 15,243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri?

The typical household in Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $60,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $395,071, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.

How educated are people in Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 66.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 21.6% of people in Central West End, 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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