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Patch

Missouri · St. Louis · 6,046 residents · 1.621 sq mi
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The short version

Patch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $105,734. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Patch; 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 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,046
Population density
3,730 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,001
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,876
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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
$105,734
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$908
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.9%
60.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(2,572)
Black36.8%(2,224)
Hispanic / Latino16%(965)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other4.6%(276)
Diversity Score82%(4,959)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(2,572)
Black36.8%(2,224)
Hispanic / Latino16%(965)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other4.6%(276)
Diversity Score82%(4,959)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Foreign born
10.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patch, St. Louis, Missouri?

Patch, St. Louis, Missouri has about 6,046 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Patch, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $43,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patch, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Patch, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $105,734, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Patch, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Patch, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 25.1% of people in Patch, 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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