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Near North Riverfront

Missouri · St. Louis · 5,059 residents · 3.441 sq mi
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The short version

Near North Riverfront has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,242. 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 $129,282. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the St. Louis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Near North Riverfront; 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 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,059
Population density
1,470 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,242
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,112
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,282
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$797
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.6%
60.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(773)
Black82.1%(4,153)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(103)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,912)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(773)
Black82.1%(4,153)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(103)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,912)
Diversity Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
Female
56.7%
Foreign born
2.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri?

Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri has about 5,059 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri?

The typical household in Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $31,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $129,282, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 41.3% of people in Near North Riverfront, 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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