Saint Louis, MO Demographics
What is the population of Saint Louis?
There are 287,754 residents in Saint Louis, with a median age of 35. Of this, 48.68% are males and 51.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.93% of the resident pool in Saint Louis, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.56%. Additionally, 3.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 239,019 people in Saint Louis currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 287,754 | -1.6% |
| Male Population | 140,089 | -1.7% |
| Female Population | 147,665 | -1.5% |
Male Population 48.68%
Female Population 51.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 267,401 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 10,250 | -9.6% |
| Not Citizen | 10,104 | -7.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.93%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.56%
Not Citizen 3.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,350 | -29.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 22,000 | -6.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,125 | -0.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,510 | -3.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 239,019 | -0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.48%
Moved from Same County 7.75%
Moved from Same State 4.27%
Moved from Different State 3.35%
Same House as Last Year 84.16%
What are the employment statistics in Saint Louis?
White-collar workers make up 84.12% of the working population in Saint Louis, while blue-collar employees account for 15.88%. There are also 10,064 entrepreneurs in Saint Louis (6.75% of the workforce); 97,874 workers employed in private companies (65.6%); and 15,562 people working in governmental institutions (10.43%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 125,513 | -0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 23,692 | -1.6% |
White Collar 84.12%
Blue Collar 15.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,064 | -0.4% |
| Private Companies | 97,874 | -1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 15,562 | -0.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 25,705 | -0.2% |
Self Employees 6.75%
Private Companies 65.6%
Governmental Workers 10.43%
Not for Profit Companies 17.23%
How many households are there in Saint Louis?
There are a total of 138,079 households in Saint Louis, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 42.61% of these Saint Louis households, while non-family units account for the remaining 57.39%. Additionally, 20.22% of households have children and 79.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 138,079 | 1.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 58,833 | -1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 79,246 | 3.8% |
Family Households 42.61%
Non-Family Households 57.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 27,914 | -3.9% |
| Households without Children | 110,166 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 20.22%
Households without Children 79.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Saint Louis?
The average annual household income in Saint Louis is $68,817, while the median household income sits at $44,300 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,910, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $54,622. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,908 and $35,661, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,817 | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $44,300 | 0.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 219,842 | -2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Saint Louis?
There are 168,266 housing units in Saint Louis, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 138,079 occupied housing units in Saint Louis, 44.36% are owner-occupied, while 55.64% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $193,000. In general, housing costs reach $952 per month in Saint Louis.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 168,266 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | -0.4% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 99,707 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13,247 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15,280 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,955 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,297 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,690 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,068 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,909 | -2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,975 | 22.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 139 | 286.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 138,079 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61,251 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $76,828 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 44.36%
Renter Occupied 55.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 39,005 | 2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 22,246 | 0.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $193,000 | 13.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $138,500 | 15.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $952 | 5.5% |
With Mortgage 63.68%
Without Mortgage 36.32%
What is the level of education in Saint Louis?
Approximately 31.81% of the population in Saint Louis holds a high school degree (that's 75,621 residents), while 23.29% have attained a college certificate (55,366 locals) and 20.83% have a bachelor's degree (49,531 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,649 | -3.2% |
| Some High School | 75,621 | -1.7% |
| Some College | 55,366 | -1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 14,084 | -3.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 49,531 | -1.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 36,504 | 1.6% |
No High School 2.8%
Some High School 31.81%
Some College 23.29%
Associate Degree 5.92%
Bachelor's Degree 20.83%
Graduate Degree 15.35%
What is the marital status of Saint Louis residents?
A total of 119,585 people in Saint Louis have never been married (which represents 47.93% of the total population), while 80,260 of them are wedded (32.17%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,291 (2.92%) and 29,720 (11.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 119,585 | -0.3% |
| Married | 80,260 | -2.1% |
| Separated | 7,291 | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 12,647 | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 29,720 | 29,720.0% |
Never Married 47.93%
Married 32.17%
Separated 2.92%
Widowed 5.07%
Divorced 11.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Saint Louis?
The top three means of transportation people in Saint Louis use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 108,890 residents commute by car, 8,034 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 6,306 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 108,890 | -3.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 8,034 | -7.7% |
| Railroad | 142 | -56.6% |
| Bicycle | 1,325 | 1.5% |
| Motorcycle | 121 | -24.8% |
| TaxiCab | 489 | 30.1% |
| Walk | 6,306 | -5.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Saint Louis by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63101 | 2,791 | 1,985 | $85,732.00 | $91,558.00 |
| 63102 | 2,404 | 1,404 | $53,395.00 | $67,399.00 |
| 63103 | 9,193 | 5,149 | $36,074.00 | $57,291.00 |
| 63104 | 19,325 | 9,797 | $68,699.00 | $97,891.00 |
| 63106 | 8,676 | 4,014 | $22,263.00 | $50,794.00 |
| 63107 | 9,391 | 4,061 | $37,127.00 | $42,429.00 |
| 63108 | 20,521 | 11,098 | $56,306.00 | $97,775.00 |
| 63109 | 25,787 | 13,928 | $68,756.00 | $88,207.00 |
| 63110 | 16,983 | 8,728 | $69,420.00 | $93,764.00 |
| 63111 | 20,229 | 8,772 | $38,195.00 | $57,576.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.