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Wells-Goodfellow

Missouri · St. Louis · 5,240 residents · 1.218 sq mi
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The short version

Wells-Goodfellow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $50,969. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the St. Louis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Wells-Goodfellow; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,240
Population density
4,302 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,174
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,925
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,969
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$852
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.9%
62.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(225)
Black94.6%(4,958)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(17)
Diversity Score12.9%(674)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(225)
Black94.6%(4,958)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(17)
Diversity Score12.9%(674)
Diversity Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
Female
56.5%
Foreign born
0.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri?

Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri has about 5,240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri?

The typical household in Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $35,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $50,969, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 35.3% of people in Wells-Goodfellow, 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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