NEIGHBORHOOD
Tower Grove South
Missouri · St. Louis · 15,201 residents · 2.209 sq mi
The short version
Tower Grove South has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,866. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $231,271. 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
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%
Retail trade8.5%
Other services6.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Public administration4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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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)
Diversity Score77.8%(11,828)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(8,255)
Black25.7%(3,914)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,664)
Asian3.3%(509)
Other5.7%(859)
Diversity Score77.8%(11,828)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
8.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
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.
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St. LouisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024