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North Riverfront

Missouri · St. Louis · 3,782 residents · 5.076 sq mi
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The short version

North Riverfront has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,356. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $83,831. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the St. Louis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up 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
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,782
Population density
745 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,356
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,746
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
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
$83,831
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$938
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.3%
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(248)
Black91.1%(3,446)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.1%(79)
Diversity Score20.6%(780)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(248)
Black91.1%(3,446)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.1%(79)
Diversity Score20.6%(780)
Diversity Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
1.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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South End
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Frequently asked

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

North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri has about 3,782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $33,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $83,831, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

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

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Riverfront, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 33.1% of people in 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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