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Downtown West

Missouri · St. Louis · 8,517 residents · 1.703 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,993. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $266,310. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 47% 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 2 census tracts that make up Downtown West; 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,517
Population density
5,001 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,993
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,997
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$266,310
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,210
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.9%
76.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(3,100)
Black53.3%(4,540)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(129)
Asian4.8%(408)
Other4%(340)
Diversity Score72.4%(6,167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(3,100)
Black53.3%(4,540)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(129)
Asian4.8%(408)
Other4%(340)
Diversity Score72.4%(6,167)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
Female
57.4%
Foreign born
7.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Downtown West

Corbett
Pop 7,618
Elvira
Pop 8,111
Chinatown
Pop 9,619
Dietz
Pop 7,438
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DOWNTOWN WEST VS
Corbett
Income$56,462+1%
Home value$243,447−9%
Population7,618−11%
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DOWNTOWN WEST VS
Elvira
Income$52,649−6%
Home value$204,840−23%
Population8,111−5%
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DOWNTOWN WEST VS
Chinatown
Income$57,317+2%
Home value$693,090+160%
Population9,619+13%
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DOWNTOWN WEST VS
Dietz
Income$57,027+2%
Home value$218,906−18%
Population7,438−13%
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Frequently asked

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

Downtown West, St. Louis, Missouri has about 8,517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown West, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $55,993 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown West, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Downtown West, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $266,310, and the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.

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

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown West, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.1% of people in Downtown West, 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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