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West End

Missouri · St. Louis · 4,094 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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The short version

West End has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $273,600. The poverty rate of 36.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the St. Louis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West End; 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 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,094
Population density
6,347 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,500
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,534
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$770
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.4%
72.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(243)
Black81.2%(3,324)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(280)
Asian3.7%(152)
Other2.3%(95)
Diversity Score41.3%(1,692)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(243)
Black81.2%(3,324)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(280)
Asian3.7%(152)
Other2.3%(95)
Diversity Score41.3%(1,692)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
Female
62.0%
Foreign born
12.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 2,080
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Pop 5,964
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Pop 2,962
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WEST END VS
Holden-Parramore
Income$18,435−18%
Home value$231,000−16%
Population2,080−49%
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WEST END VS
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Income$13,931−38%
Home value$76,400−72%
Population5,964+46%
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WEST END VS
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Income$33,027+47%
Home value$82,793−70%
Population2,962−28%
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Income$34,912+55%
Home value$1,051,300+284%
Population3,358−18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West End, St. Louis, Missouri?

West End, St. Louis, Missouri has about 4,094 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West End, St. Louis, Missouri?

The typical household in West End, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West End, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In West End, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $273,600, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in West End, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in West End, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West End, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 36.3% of people in West End, 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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