Tower Grove South is home to 15,201 people in St. Louis. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. Density works out to 6,881 people per square mile. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value sits at $231,271. The poverty rate is 19.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Tower Grove South; 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 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,201
Population density
6,881 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.21 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,866
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,360
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$231,271
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,033
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.4%
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.10 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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-Hispanic54.3%(8,255)
Black25.7%(3,914)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,664)
Asian3.3%(509)
Other5.7%(859)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(8,255)
Black25.7%(3,914)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,664)
Asian3.3%(509)
Other5.7%(859)
Diversity Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri?
Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri has about 15,201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri?
The typical household in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $63,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?
In Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $231,271, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.
How educated are people in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri?
About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri?
About 19.5% of people in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.
