St. Louis city, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29510 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 288,512 | — | #251 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,160 | -25.3% | #2,400 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.8 years | -5.4% | #2,775 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $197,500 | -29.9% | #1,430 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $997 | -14.3% | #1,001 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | +63.8% | #2,727 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
St. Louis city has a population of 288,512, making it the #251 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in St. Louis city is $56,160, ranking #2,400 out of 3,222 counties — 25.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.6% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in St. Louis city is $197,500 (-29.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $997/mo and the homeownership rate is 45.3%.
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90.7% of residents in St. Louis city have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About St. Louis city, Missouri
St. Louis city, Missouri has a total population of 288,512, making it the 251st most populous county in the United States. The median age in St. Louis city is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in St. Louis city is $56,160, which ranks #2,400 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in St. Louis city is $197,500, 29.9% below the national median. Renters in St. Louis city pay a median gross rent of $997 per month. The homeownership rate is 45.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In St. Louis city, 41.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
St. Louis city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 44.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (42.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%).
All data for St. Louis city, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.