St. Louis city, Missouri
Located in Missouri, St. Louis city has a population of 288,512 residents and a median age of 36.8 years, making it the #251 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.6%. The median home value is $197,500, and the median household income is $56,160, which is 25% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In St. Louis city, 41.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 22.1% above the national average, ranking #249 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in St. Louis city is 71.5 years. 20.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.5% of adults in St. Louis city smoke , 36.7% are obese , and 19.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 101.8 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in St. Louis city is 50.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
27.1% of children in St. Louis city live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 27.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in St. Louis city is 56.7%. The mean commute time is 24.4 min, which is 11.5% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, St. Louis city voted Democratic with a margin of 64.7%. The vote was 81.4% Dem / 16.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.