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Walnut Park East

Missouri · St. Louis · 2,593 residents · 0.672 sq mi
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The short version

Walnut Park East has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,600. The poverty rate of 32.0% 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 Walnut Park East; 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 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,593
Population density
3,859 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,123
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,953
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$900
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.1%
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(39)
Black78.1%(2,024)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.7%(458)
Diversity Score44.8%(1,162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(39)
Black78.1%(2,024)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.7%(458)
Diversity Score44.8%(1,162)
Diversity Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
1.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri?

Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri has about 2,593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri?

The typical household in Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $33,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Park East, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 32.0% of people in Walnut Park East, 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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