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Mark Twain

Missouri · St. Louis · 2,974 residents · 0.808 sq mi
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Mark Twain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,068. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the St. Louis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mark Twain; 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 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,974
Population density
3,681 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,847
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,486
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,068
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$795
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.3%
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(137)
Black93.1%(2,770)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(60)
Diversity Score16.2%(483)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(137)
Black93.1%(2,770)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(60)
Diversity Score16.2%(483)
Diversity Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
Female
56.4%
Foreign born
0.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mark Twain, St. Louis, Missouri?

Mark Twain, St. Louis, Missouri has about 2,974 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mark Twain, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $36,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mark Twain, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Mark Twain, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,068, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Mark Twain, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mark Twain, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 25.3% of people in Mark Twain, 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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