The Greater Ville is home to 2,548 people in St. Louis. 38.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $75,930. Households here earn about 46% less than in St. Louis as a whole. The median household earns $30,083, about 63% below the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up The Greater Ville; 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 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,548
Population density
3,326 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.77 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,083
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,343
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$75,930
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$685
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.3%
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
40.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.10 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
43.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(96)
Black86.4%(2,201)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(36)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other7.3%(185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(96)
Black86.4%(2,201)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(36)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other7.3%(185)
Diversity Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri?
The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri has about 2,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri?
The typical household in The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $30,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?
In The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $75,930, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.
How educated are people in The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri?
About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri?
About 38.3% of people in The Greater Ville, St. Louis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.
