St. Louis County, MO

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999,703
TOTAL POPULATION
478,717
MALE POPULATION
520,986
FEMALE POPULATION
91.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.83
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,009
PER CAPITA INCOME
$104,371
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,067
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,837
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
522,748
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

St. Louis County Area Codes

Race in St. Louis County

The most populous races in St. Louis County are White / Caucasian (641,470 | 64.2%), Black / African American (241,990 | 24.2%), and Two or more Races (55,198 | 5.5%).
Race in St. Louis County
Race# Population% Population
Asian46,9724.7%
Black / African American241,99024.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1980.0%
Hispanic or Latino31,0163.1%
Native / Alaskan8580.1%
White / Caucasian641,47064.2%
Two or more Races55,1985.5%
Some other Race13,0171.3%
Total999,703100.0%

Ancestry in St. Louis County

The most populous ancestries reported in St. Louis County are German (226,366 | 22.6%), Irish (123,900 | 12.4%), English (86,848 | 8.7%), American (48,424 | 4.8%), and Italian (46,395 | 4.6%), together accounting for 53.2% of all St. Louis County residents.
Ancestry in St. Louis County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan5620.1%
African5,6720.6%
Albanian1,3340.1%
Alsatian690.0%
American48,4244.8%
Apache1580.0%
Arab6,1810.6%
Arapaho50.0%
Argentinean2460.0%
Armenian7460.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac50.0%
Australian2710.0%
Austrian2,9850.3%
Bahamian110.0%
Bangladeshi440.0%
Barbadian510.0%
Basque210.0%
Belgian8420.1%
Belizean280.0%
Bhutanese2,0030.2%
Blackfeet7070.1%
Bolivian520.0%
Brazilian5000.1%
British5,0970.5%
British West Indian530.0%
Bulgarian8830.1%
Burmese3,7680.4%
Cajun710.0%
Cambodian620.0%
Canadian1,2470.1%
Carpatho Rusyn20.0%
Celtic20.0%
Central American2,9030.3%
Central American Indian2260.0%
Cherokee2,0270.2%
Cheyenne110.0%
Chickasaw400.0%
Chilean7900.1%
Chinese150.0%
Chippewa1400.0%
Choctaw5680.1%
Colombian9370.1%
Comanche440.0%
Costa Rican1220.0%
Cree50.0%
Creek980.0%
Croatian2,8550.3%
Crow150.0%
Cuban1,0160.1%
Czech5,0850.5%
Czechoslovakian8020.1%
Danish2,0140.2%
Delaware240.0%
Dominican2750.0%
Dutch8,2680.8%
Dutch West Indian60.0%
Eastern European4,0730.4%
Ecuadorian1940.0%
Egyptian2370.0%
English86,8488.7%
Estonian20.0%
Ethiopian7470.1%
European18,3631.8%
Filipino1,2830.1%
Finnish7520.1%
French25,5702.6%
French American Indian340.0%
French Canadian1,7190.2%
German226,36622.6%
German Russian360.0%
Ghanaian4500.1%
Greek4,3080.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro470.0%
Guatemalan1,1870.1%
Guyanese50.0%
Haitian4170.0%
Hmong150.0%
Honduran9830.1%
Hungarian4,2000.4%
Icelander500.0%
Indian (Asian)13,0391.3%
Indonesian1670.0%
Inupiat270.0%
Iranian7720.1%
Iraqi4480.0%
Irish123,90012.4%
Iroquois680.0%
Israeli4200.0%
Italian46,3954.6%
Jamaican9980.1%
Japanese1200.0%
Jordanian3360.0%
Kenyan1,6770.2%
Korean5,5900.6%
Laotian2780.0%
Latvian2390.0%
Lebanese1,4590.2%
Liberian3870.0%
Lithuanian1,7760.2%
Luxembourger930.0%
Macedonian1790.0%
Malaysian3300.0%
Maltese970.0%
Marshallese50.0%
Mexican18,3631.8%
Mexican American Indian2840.0%
Mongolian1600.0%
Moroccan2660.0%
Native Hawaiian3520.0%
Navajo150.0%
New Zealander200.0%
Nicaraguan2030.0%
Nigerian1,4790.2%
Northern European1,6990.2%
Norwegian5,7250.6%
Okinawan90.0%
Osage1590.0%
Ottawa140.0%
Paiute210.0%
Pakistani6740.1%
Palestinian7130.1%
Panamanian570.0%
Paraguayan530.0%
Pennsylvania German1360.0%
Peruvian4550.1%
Polish23,9462.4%
Portuguese8760.1%
Potawatomi960.0%
Pueblo160.0%
Puerto Rican1,9600.2%
Romanian1,3230.1%
Russian8,7750.9%
Salvadoran3510.0%
Samoan2200.0%
Scandinavian2,3990.2%
Scotch-Irish7,1450.7%
Scottish13,9371.4%
Seminole280.0%
Senegalese2770.0%
Serbian7530.1%
Sierra Leonean1200.0%
Sioux1260.0%
Slavic4330.0%
Slovak1,4920.2%
Slovene4370.0%
Somali2760.0%
South African1570.0%
South American3,3490.3%
South American Indian1150.0%
Spaniard1,0720.1%
Spanish7210.1%
Sri Lankan4,9120.5%
Subsaharan African12,2501.2%
Sudanese530.0%
Swedish6,8340.7%
Swiss3,5840.4%
Syrian9650.1%
Taiwanese100.0%
Thai20,3852.0%
Tlingit-Haida20.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1100.0%
Turkish8490.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander120.0%
Ugandan590.0%
Ukrainian2,0120.2%
Uruguayan350.0%
Ute60.0%
Venezuelan5870.1%
Vietnamese1700.0%
Welsh5,0420.5%
West Indian1520.0%
Yugoslavian8,6250.9%
Zimbabwean300.0%
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Immigrants in St. Louis County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in St. Louis County came from Asia (38,887 | 3.9%), Europe (17,969 | 1.8%), South Central Asia (16,695 | 1.7%), India (13,662 | 1.4%), and Eastern Europe (12,221 | 1.2%), together accounting for 10.0% of all St. Louis County residents.
Immigrants in St. Louis County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan5770.1%
Africa7,1310.7%
Albania9080.1%
Argentina2330.0%
Asia38,8873.9%
Australia3380.0%
Austria1100.0%
Bangladesh1490.0%
Belarus5420.1%
Belgium680.0%
Belize660.0%
Bolivia740.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina5,8850.6%
Brazil5280.1%
Bulgaria6110.1%
Cambodia470.0%
Canada1,5480.2%
Caribbean1,3070.1%
Central America7,0250.7%
Chile1760.0%
China8,2260.8%
Colombia7290.1%
Congo1170.0%
Costa Rica1000.0%
Croatia3240.0%
Cuba1160.0%
Czechoslovakia1690.0%
Denmark630.0%
Dominican Republic270.0%
Eastern Africa3,1950.3%
Eastern Asia10,8311.1%
Eastern Europe12,2211.2%
Ecuador310.0%
Egypt1680.0%
El Salvador1990.0%
England9210.1%
Eritrea830.0%
Ethiopia7520.1%
Europe17,9691.8%
Fiji170.0%
France5530.1%
Germany1,7210.2%
Ghana3620.0%
Greece2720.0%
Guatemala7390.1%
Guyana50.0%
Haiti2340.0%
Honduras1,3570.1%
Hong Kong4330.0%
Hungary1540.0%
India13,6621.4%
Indonesia2760.0%
Iran5250.1%
Iraq8450.1%
Ireland1430.0%
Israel3000.0%
Italy6130.1%
Jamaica7120.1%
Japan3830.0%
Jordan3150.0%
Kazakhstan480.0%
Kenya1,8580.2%
Korea2,1890.2%
Kuwait1050.0%
Laos1550.0%
Latin America10,6901.1%
Latvia110.0%
Lebanon650.0%
Liberia4250.0%
Lithuania380.0%
Malaysia1610.0%
Mexico4,2960.4%
Micronesia50.0%
Middle Africa7110.1%
Moldova680.0%
Morocco1000.0%
Nepal2480.0%
Netherlands550.0%
Nicaragua1640.0%
Nigeria1,0410.1%
North Macedonia150.0%
Northern Africa4610.1%
Northern Europe1,8080.2%
Norway10.0%
Oceania4200.0%
Pakistan1,2030.1%
Panama1040.0%
Peru2660.0%
Philippines2,6640.3%
Poland3550.0%
Romania3060.0%
Russia1,4500.2%
Saudi Arabia4500.1%
Scotland640.0%
Senegal1710.0%
Serbia950.0%
Singapore390.0%
Somalia1080.0%
South Africa4040.0%
South America2,3580.2%
South Central Asia16,6951.7%
South Eastern Asia7,5920.8%
Southern Europe1,0910.1%
Spain2060.0%
Sri Lanka880.0%
Sudan270.0%
Sweden950.0%
Switzerland1160.0%
Syria7940.1%
Taiwan6900.1%
Thailand3830.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1260.0%
Turkey3240.0%
Uganda1830.0%
Ukraine4970.1%
Uruguay350.0%
Uzbekistan1560.0%
Venezuela2650.0%
Vietnam3,6850.4%
Western Africa2,2880.2%
Western Asia3,3760.3%
Western Europe2,6230.3%
Zaire5940.1%
Zimbabwe1660.0%
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Sex and Age in St. Louis County

Sex and Age in St. Louis County

The most populous age groups in St. Louis County are 60 to 64 Years (33,040 | 6.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (37,328 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in St. Louis County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29,163 (6.1%)27,848 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years30,675 (6.4%)28,588 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years32,396 (6.8%)31,430 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years32,831 (6.9%)31,809 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years30,837 (6.4%)30,935 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years31,546 (6.6%)32,200 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years30,563 (6.4%)32,603 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years31,267 (6.5%)32,235 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years29,057 (6.1%)31,911 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years27,584 (5.8%)30,453 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years29,459 (6.1%)32,230 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years32,230 (6.7%)35,198 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years33,040 (6.9%)37,328 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years26,935 (5.6%)31,917 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years20,921 (4.4%)26,159 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years13,361 (2.8%)18,489 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years8,724 (1.8%)13,408 (2.6%)
85 Years and over8,128 (1.7%)16,245 (3.1%)
Total478,717 (100.0%)520,986 (100.0%)

Families and Households in St. Louis County

Median Family Size in St. Louis County

The median family size in St. Louis County is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (187,039 | 72.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (17,355 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
Median Family Size in St. Louis County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple187,039 (72.5%)3.04
Single Male/Father17,355 (6.7%)2.76
Single Female/Mother53,462 (20.7%)3.04
Total Families257,856 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in St. Louis County

The median household size in St. Louis County is 2.37 persons per household, with single female/mother households (53,462 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.19 persons per household. non-family households (155,391 | 37.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in St. Louis County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple187,039 (45.3%)3.06
Single Male/Father17,355 (4.2%)3.11
Single Female/Mother53,462 (12.9%)3.19
Non-family155,391 (37.6%)1.19
Total Households413,247 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Louis County

Out of a total of 413,247 households in St. Louis County, 257,856 (62.4%) are family households, while 155,391 (37.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 121,715, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 131,549.
Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Louis County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-131,549 (31.8%)
2-Person Households121,715 (29.4%)21,129 (5.1%)
3-Person Households59,177 (14.3%)1,974 (0.5%)
4-Person Households48,403 (11.7%)445 (0.1%)
5-Person Households20,208 (4.9%)255 (0.1%)
6-Person Households5,477 (1.3%)39 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,876 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total257,856 (62.4%)155,391 (37.6%)

Female Fertility in St. Louis County

Fertility by Age in St. Louis County

Average fertility rate in St. Louis County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in St. Louis County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years255 (2.2%)8.0
20 to 34 years8,488 (74.8%)89.0
35 to 50 years2,612 (23.0%)26.0
Total11,355 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Louis County

71.5% of women with births (11,355) in St. Louis County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 92.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Louis County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years18 (7.1%)237 (92.9%)
20 to 34 years5,848 (68.9%)2,640 (31.1%)
35 to 50 years2,254 (86.3%)358 (13.7%)
Total8,119 (71.5%)3,236 (28.5%)

Fertility by Education in St. Louis County

Average fertility rate in St. Louis County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 28.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in St. Louis County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School629 (5.5%)22.0
High School Diploma2,422 (21.3%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree2,294 (20.2%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree3,179 (28.0%)55.0
Graduate Degree2,831 (24.9%)71.0
Total11,355 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Louis County

28.5% of women with births in St. Louis County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 69.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Louis County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School247 (39.3%)382 (60.7%)
High School Diploma741 (30.6%)1,681 (69.4%)
College or Associate's Degree1,491 (65.0%)803 (35.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2,941 (92.5%)238 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree2,698 (95.3%)133 (4.7%)
Total8,119 (71.5%)3,236 (28.5%)

Income in St. Louis County

Income Overview in St. Louis County

Per Capita Income in St. Louis County is $49,009, while median incomes of families and households are $104,371 and $78,067 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income999,703$49,009
Median Family Income257,856$104,371
Mean Family Income257,856$146,110
Median Household Income413,247$78,067
Mean Household Income413,247$116,738
Income Deficit257,856$10,837
Wage / Income Gap (%)999,70328.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)999,70371.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index999,7030.50

Earnings by Sex in St. Louis County

Average Earnings in St. Louis County are $45,779, $54,976 for men and $39,316 for women, a difference of 28.5%.
Earnings by Sex in St. Louis County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male275,979 (50.3%)$54,976
Female272,547 (49.7%)$39,316
Total548,526 (100.0%)$45,779

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Louis County

The most common earnings brackets in St. Louis County are $100,000+ for men (71,358 | 25.9%) and $100,000+ for women (32,457 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Louis County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12,011 (4.3%)15,590 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9997,695 (2.8%)11,469 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4997,416 (2.7%)10,455 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9995,704 (2.1%)7,044 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4996,936 (2.5%)8,595 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,362 (1.9%)8,269 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,890 (1.8%)7,540 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,802 (1.4%)6,645 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4995,965 (2.2%)7,245 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,458 (2.0%)8,042 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99911,841 (4.3%)15,518 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99915,430 (5.6%)15,551 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99911,707 (4.2%)16,347 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99911,253 (4.1%)15,519 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99911,910 (4.3%)13,647 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99910,657 (3.9%)11,394 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99919,590 (7.1%)20,409 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99916,468 (6.0%)15,633 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99930,526 (11.1%)25,178 (9.2%)
$100,000+71,358 (25.9%)32,457 (11.9%)
Total275,979 (100.0%)272,547 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Louis County

Average earnings in St. Louis County are $63,461 for men and $45,182 for women, a difference of 28.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $114,388, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,689. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,812, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,502.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Louis County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,689$24,502
High School Diploma$39,562$30,779
College or Associate's Degree$49,875$36,605
Bachelor's Degree$84,616$54,807
Graduate Degree$114,388$72,812
Total$63,461$45,182

Family Income in St. Louis County

Family Income Brackets in St. Louis County

According to the St. Louis County family income data, there are 53,634 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,868 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in St. Louis County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,9312.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993,8681.5%
$15,000 to $24,9999,0253.5%
$25,000 to $34,99911,8614.6%
$35,000 to $49,99920,6288.0%
$50,000 to $74,99937,90514.7%
$75,000 to $99,99933,77913.1%
$100,000 to $149,99953,63420.8%
$150,000 to $199,99931,45812.2%
$200,000+50,02419.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Louis County

4-person families (45,932 | 17.8%) account for the highest median family income in St. Louis County with $142,445 per family, while 2-person families (127,841 | 49.6%) have the highest median income of $45,400 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Louis County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families127,841 (49.6%)$90,801
3-Person Families58,609 (22.7%)$104,244
4-Person Families45,932 (17.8%)$142,445
5-Person Families18,045 (7.0%)$129,646
6-Person Families5,042 (2.0%)$120,610
7+ Person Families2,387 (0.9%)$115,082
Total257,856 (100.0%)$104,371

Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Louis County

The median family income in St. Louis County is $104,371, with families comprising 3+ earners (26,985) having the highest median family income of $163,131, while families with no earners (34,881) have the lowest median family income of $61,194, accounting for 10.5% and 13.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Louis County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners34,881 (13.5%)$61,194
1 Earner82,351 (31.9%)$71,244
2 Earners113,639 (44.1%)$130,820
3+ Earners26,985 (10.5%)$163,131
Total257,856 (100.0%)$104,371

Household Income in St. Louis County

Household Income Brackets in St. Louis County

With 69,425 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in St. Louis County, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 12,397 households (3.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in St. Louis County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00016,9434.1%
$10,000 to $14,99912,3973.0%
$15,000 to $24,99925,6216.2%
$25,000 to $34,99930,1677.3%
$35,000 to $49,99945,87011.1%
$50,000 to $74,99968,18616.5%
$75,000 to $99,99951,24312.4%
$100,000 to $149,99969,42516.8%
$150,000 to $199,99936,7798.9%
$200,000+56,61513.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in St. Louis County

The median household income in St. Louis County is $78,067, with the highest median household income of $98,429 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 150,675 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,440, with 14,742 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in St. Louis County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14,742 (3.6%)$36,440
25 to 44 Years128,942 (31.2%)$83,996
45 to 64 Years150,675 (36.5%)$98,429
65+ Years118,888 (28.8%)$59,473
Total413,247 (100.0%)$78,067

Poverty in St. Louis County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Louis County

With 8.5% poverty level for males and 10.6% for females among the residents of St. Louis County, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,246 males (14.6%) and 6,919 females (17.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Louis County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,738 (13.0%)4,265 (15.6%)
5 Years798 (11.9%)731 (14.3%)
6 to 11 Years5,246 (14.6%)4,398 (13.1%)
12 to 14 Years2,377 (12.8%)2,487 (12.7%)
15 Years812 (12.0%)812 (13.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,454 (11.3%)1,630 (12.5%)
18 to 24 Years5,518 (13.7%)6,919 (17.2%)
25 to 34 Years4,604 (7.5%)7,322 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,366 (5.6%)6,217 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,548 (6.3%)5,026 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years4,453 (6.9%)5,413 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,384 (5.1%)4,535 (7.9%)
75 Years and over1,411 (4.9%)4,592 (10.3%)
Total39,709 (8.5%)54,347 (10.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Louis County

According to the poverty statistics in St. Louis County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Louis County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24,919 (87.0%)23,027 (84.4%)
5 Years5,884 (88.1%)4,392 (85.7%)
6 to 11 Years30,787 (85.4%)29,190 (86.9%)
12 to 14 Years16,248 (87.2%)17,094 (87.3%)
15 Years5,925 (87.9%)5,243 (86.6%)
16 and 17 Years11,474 (88.7%)11,375 (87.5%)
18 to 24 Years34,642 (86.3%)33,294 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years56,835 (92.5%)57,428 (88.7%)
35 to 44 Years56,434 (94.4%)57,873 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years53,135 (93.7%)57,565 (92.0%)
55 to 64 Years60,082 (93.1%)66,478 (92.5%)
65 to 74 Years44,448 (94.9%)52,599 (92.1%)
75 Years and over27,434 (95.1%)40,179 (89.7%)
Total428,247 (91.5%)455,737 (89.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Louis County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in St. Louis County show that 2.4% or 4,471 of the total 187,039 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 11.4%, comprising of 102 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 2,053 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Louis County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children111,446 (98.2%)2,053 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children57,144 (97.6%)1,412 (2.4%)
3 or 4 Children13,184 (93.6%)904 (6.4%)
5 or more Children794 (88.6%)102 (11.4%)
Total182,568 (97.6%)4,471 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Louis County

According to the poverty data in St. Louis County, 10.4% or 1,801 single-father households and 20.1% or 10,760 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 355 households (25.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 223 households (50.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Louis County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children447 (5.9%)1,776 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children986 (11.9%)6,771 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children355 (25.8%)1,990 (42.4%)
5 or more Children13 (17.8%)223 (50.3%)
Total1,801 (10.4%)10,760 (20.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Louis County

The poverty data for St. Louis County shows that 4,471 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 12,561 of the single-parent households (17.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 households (11.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 236 household (45.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Louis County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,053 (1.8%)2,223 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,412 (2.4%)7,757 (21.8%)
3 or 4 Children904 (6.4%)2,345 (38.6%)
5 or more Children102 (11.4%)236 (45.7%)
Total4,471 (2.4%)12,561 (17.7%)

Employment Characteristics in St. Louis County

Employment by Class of Employer in St. Louis County

Among the 491,731 employed individuals in St. Louis County, private company employees (335,074 | 68.1%), not-for-profit organizations (65,129 | 13.2%), and local government employees (26,000 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in St. Louis County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees335,07468.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)19,3883.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)22,5964.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations65,12913.2%
Local Government Employees26,0005.3%
State Government Employees10,4112.1%
Federal Government Employees12,5682.6%
Unpaid Family Workers5650.1%
Total491,731100.0%

Employment Status by Age in St. Louis County

According to the labor force statistics for St. Louis County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (806,710), 64.8% or 522,748 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 22,478 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.3% or 56,925 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.2% or 2,753 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in St. Louis County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20,854 (40.3%)2,753 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Years47,070 (76.2%)4,425 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years56,925 (89.3%)2,789 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years54,386 (86.1%)2,175 (4.0%)
35 to 44 Years107,915 (86.7%)3,669 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years102,007 (85.2%)2,754 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years52,931 (78.5%)1,429 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years44,191 (62.8%)1,105 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years31,250 (29.5%)1,031 (3.3%)
75 Years and over5,563 (7.1%)273 (4.9%)
Total522,748 (64.8%)22,478 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Louis County

According to labor force statistics for St. Louis County, 82.2% of individuals (418,319) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (508,904) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 13,805 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.8% or 217,366 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.8% or 1,634 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Louis County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School15,125 (57.3%)2,851 (10.8%)
High School Diploma71,389 (74.9%)5,433 (5.7%)
College / Associate Degree114,355 (81.9%)5,585 (4.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher217,366 (87.8%)4,209 (1.7%)
Total418,319 (82.2%)16,794 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in St. Louis County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Louis County are Management (60,219 | 12.0%), Community & Social Service (58,217 | 11.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (45,753 | 9.1%), Business & Financial (41,407 | 8.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (38,693 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in St. Louis County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Louis County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.9%), Computers & Mathematics (72.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.9%), Education Instruction & Library (71.9%), and Health Technologists (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in St. Louis County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management34,642 (57.5%)25,577 (42.5%)
Business & Financial19,334 (46.7%)22,073 (53.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science32,203 (70.4%)13,550 (29.6%)
Computers & Mathematics18,881 (72.0%)7,356 (28.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9,167 (80.9%)2,159 (19.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4,155 (50.7%)4,035 (49.3%)
Community & Social Service 20,811 (35.7%)37,406 (64.2%)
Education, Arts & Media2,601 (31.8%)5,574 (68.2%)
Legal Services & Support4,835 (56.4%)3,735 (43.6%)
Education Instruction & Library8,851 (28.1%)22,622 (71.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,524 (45.2%)5,475 (54.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10,478 (27.1%)28,215 (72.9%)
Health Technologists8,191 (29.3%)19,793 (70.7%)
Total (Category)117,468 (48.1%)126,821 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)252,650 (50.5%)247,342 (49.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in St. Louis County are Food Preparation & Serving (22,501 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (15,724 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (13,906 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (12,680 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (7,764 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in St. Louis County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in St. Louis County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.3%), Security & Protection (78.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.0%), Personal Care & Service (73.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in St. Louis County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,365 (15.0%)13,359 (85.0%)
Security & Protection6,078 (78.3%)1,686 (21.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,240 (70.1%)1,383 (29.9%)
Law Enforcement2,838 (90.3%)303 (9.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving11,425 (50.8%)11,076 (49.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,987 (64.6%)4,919 (35.4%)
Personal Care & Service3,358 (26.5%)9,322 (73.5%)
Total (Category)32,213 (44.4%)40,362 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)252,650 (50.5%)247,342 (49.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in St. Louis County are Office & Administration (55,576 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (49,417 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in St. Louis County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in St. Louis County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related25,307 (51.2%)24,110 (48.8%)
Office & Administration14,619 (26.3%)40,957 (73.7%)
Total (Category)39,926 (38.0%)65,067 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)252,650 (50.5%)247,342 (49.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in St. Louis County are Construction & Extraction (14,805 | 3.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9,649 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (511 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in St. Louis County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in St. Louis County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry426 (83.4%)85 (16.6%)
Construction & Extraction14,234 (96.1%)571 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9,202 (95.4%)447 (4.6%)
Total (Category)23,862 (95.6%)1,103 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)252,650 (50.5%)247,342 (49.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in St. Louis County are Production (20,772 | 4.2%), Material Moving (18,678 | 3.7%), and Transportation (13,720 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in St. Louis County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in St. Louis County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13,945 (67.1%)6,827 (32.9%)
Transportation11,452 (83.5%)2,268 (16.5%)
Material Moving13,784 (73.8%)4,894 (26.2%)
Total (Category)39,181 (73.7%)13,989 (26.3%)
Total (Overall)252,650 (50.5%)247,342 (49.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Louis County

Employment Industries in St. Louis County

The major employment industries in St. Louis County include Health Care & Social Assistance (77,914 | 15.6%), Retail Trade (50,267 | 10.1%), Educational Services (49,582 | 9.9%), Manufacturing (49,282 | 9.9%), and Professional & Scientific (46,352 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries in St. Louis County

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Louis County

The St. Louis County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (78.8%), and Utilities (72.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.5%), Educational Services (67.6%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (52.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in St. Louis County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,402 (78.8%)376 (21.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction341 (68.1%)160 (31.9%)
Construction20,730 (87.7%)2,916 (12.3%)
Manufacturing32,616 (66.2%)16,666 (33.8%)
Wholesale Trade9,494 (65.9%)4,914 (34.1%)
Retail Trade24,934 (49.6%)25,333 (50.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing16,045 (71.9%)6,259 (28.1%)
Utilities2,793 (72.1%)1,082 (27.9%)
Information5,271 (50.2%)5,219 (49.7%)
Finance & Insurance19,397 (50.6%)18,933 (49.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5,182 (47.1%)5,809 (52.8%)
Professional & Scientific28,259 (61.0%)18,093 (39.0%)
Enterprise Management901 (52.2%)826 (47.8%)
Administrative & Support11,232 (57.1%)8,448 (42.9%)
Educational Services16,082 (32.4%)33,500 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance19,058 (24.5%)58,856 (75.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6,482 (58.2%)4,650 (41.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services14,184 (50.6%)13,829 (49.4%)
Public Administration7,994 (51.4%)7,558 (48.6%)
Total252,650 (50.5%)247,342 (49.5%)

Education in St. Louis County

School Enrollment in St. Louis County

The most common levels of schooling among the 243,572 students in St. Louis County are high school (53,137 | 21.8%), middle school (50,076 | 20.6%), and elementary school (46,920 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in St. Louis County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool18,8887.7%
Kindergarten11,6784.8%
Elementary School46,92019.3%
Middle School50,07620.6%
High School53,13721.8%
College / Undergraduate45,77518.8%
Graduate / Professional17,0987.0%
Total243,572100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Louis County

Out of a total of 243,572 students who are enrolled in schools in St. Louis County, 68,687 (28.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 174,885 (71.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7,813 (55.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 50,978 (81.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Louis County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6,251 (44.5%)7,813 (55.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old44,767 (79.7%)11,386 (20.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds50,978 (81.4%)11,660 (18.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds30,008 (78.1%)8,399 (21.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11,347 (58.2%)8,137 (41.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14,781 (56.7%)11,272 (43.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9,433 (63.6%)5,397 (36.4%)
35 Years and over7,288 (61.0%)4,655 (39.0%)
Total174,885 (71.8%)68,687 (28.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Louis County

Business (79,020 | 22.9%), education (38,724 | 11.2%), science & technology (34,367 | 10.0%), engineering (26,037 | 7.5%), and social sciences (21,566 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 345,353 individuals in St. Louis County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Louis County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics19,0535.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural19,5175.7%
Physical & Health Sciences10,2443.0%
Psychology16,6674.8%
Social Sciences21,5666.2%
Engineering26,0377.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,7910.8%
Science & Technology34,36710.0%
Business79,02022.9%
Education38,72411.2%
Literature & Languages14,2004.1%
Liberal Arts & History14,5964.2%
Visual & Performing Arts12,3703.6%
Communications18,9165.5%
Arts & Humanities17,2855.0%
Total345,353100.0%

Transportation & Commute in St. Louis County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Louis County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in St. Louis County are males with 2 vehicles (118,131, accounting for 47.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (106,660, making up 49.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Louis County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,955 (2.4%)6,613 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle45,593 (18.3%)63,857 (26.6%)
2 Vehicles118,131 (47.4%)106,660 (44.4%)
3 Vehicles52,724 (21.2%)43,113 (17.9%)
4 Vehicles19,336 (7.8%)13,979 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles7,408 (3.0%)5,925 (2.5%)
Total249,147 (100.0%)240,147 (100.0%)

Commute Time in St. Louis County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in St. Louis County are 20 to 24 minutes (83,836 commuters, 19.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (72,739 commuters, 17.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (70,069 commuters, 16.6%).
Commute Time in St. Louis County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7,0361.7%
5 to 9 Minutes32,8357.8%
10 to 14 Minutes53,05712.5%
15 to 19 Minutes72,73917.2%
20 to 24 Minutes83,83619.8%
25 to 29 Minutes40,3559.5%
30 to 34 Minutes70,06916.6%
35 to 39 Minutes14,5243.4%
40 to 44 Minutes14,4423.4%
45 to 59 Minutes21,0815.0%
60 to 89 Minutes6,8961.6%
90 or more Minutes6,0691.4%

Commute Time by Sex in St. Louis County

The most common commute times in St. Louis County are 20 to 24 minutes (42,492 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (41,344 commuters, 20.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in St. Louis County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,548 (1.6%)3,488 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes16,089 (7.4%)16,746 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes25,858 (11.8%)27,199 (13.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes36,358 (16.6%)36,381 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes42,492 (19.5%)41,344 (20.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes20,786 (9.5%)19,569 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes37,766 (17.3%)32,303 (15.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes8,323 (3.8%)6,201 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,945 (3.6%)6,497 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes11,697 (5.3%)9,384 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,919 (1.8%)2,977 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes3,689 (1.7%)2,380 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Louis County

The most frequent times of departure to work in St. Louis County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32,439, 14.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (31,264, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Louis County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7,508 (3.4%)5,221 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7,810 (3.6%)3,915 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9,773 (4.5%)6,548 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19,459 (8.9%)13,780 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM21,472 (9.8%)18,248 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32,439 (14.8%)31,066 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM28,259 (12.9%)31,264 (15.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM27,592 (12.6%)28,354 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12,282 (5.6%)14,627 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13,681 (6.3%)15,023 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5,137 (2.4%)6,977 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,656 (1.2%)2,498 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15,756 (7.2%)14,921 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14,646 (6.7%)12,027 (5.9%)
Total218,470 (100.0%)204,469 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in St. Louis County

Occupancy by Ownership in St. Louis County

Of the total 413,247 dwellings in St. Louis County, owner-occupied units account for 283,007 (68.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 130,240 (31.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in St. Louis County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units283,00768.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units130,24031.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units413,247100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Louis County

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Louis County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household131,54931.8%
2-Person Household142,84434.6%
3-Person Household61,15114.8%
4+ Person Household77,70318.8%
Total Housing Units413,247100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Louis County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Louis County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household72,454 (55.1%)59,095 (44.9%)
2-Person Household106,315 (74.4%)36,529 (25.6%)
3-Person Household44,306 (72.5%)16,845 (27.6%)
4+ Person Household59,932 (77.1%)17,771 (22.9%)
Total Housing Units283,007 (68.5%)130,240 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Louis County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Louis County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9,945 (51.1%)9,500 (48.9%)
High School Diploma45,649 (58.4%)32,496 (41.6%)
College/Associate Degree73,348 (62.3%)44,412 (37.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher154,065 (77.8%)43,832 (22.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Louis County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Louis County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years73,46317.8%
35 to 44 Years70,22117.0%
45 to 54 Years69,31216.8%
55 to 64 Years81,36319.7%
65 to 74 Years66,30416.0%
75 to 84 Years36,4358.8%
85 Years and Over16,1493.9%
Total413,247100.0%

Housing Finances in St. Louis County

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Louis County

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Louis County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied283,007 (68.5%)$100,629
Renter-Occupied130,240 (31.5%)$45,775
Average413,247 (100.0%)$78,067

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Louis County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Louis County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,393 (1.5%)6,091 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,309 (0.8%)4,226 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,902 (1.4%)8,341 (6.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9995,200 (1.8%)7,062 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9996,250 (2.2%)7,192 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99914,260 (5.0%)16,066 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99924,530 (8.7%)21,401 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99942,790 (15.1%)25,418 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99937,052 (13.1%)14,242 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99955,990 (19.8%)13,270 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more86,331 (30.5%)6,931 (5.3%)
Total283,007 (100.0%)130,240 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Louis County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Louis County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,059 (1.8%)1,978 (1.5%)
$300 to $49921,939 (7.7%)2,918 (2.2%)
$500 to $79947,841 (16.9%)14,752 (11.3%)
$800 to $99928,121 (9.9%)27,147 (20.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49964,861 (22.9%)54,334 (41.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99946,163 (16.3%)15,285 (11.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49926,267 (9.3%)4,531 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99914,636 (5.2%)1,550 (1.2%)
$3,000 or more28,120 (9.9%)2,964 (2.3%)
Total283,007 (100.0%)130,240 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in St. Louis County

Housing Structures in St. Louis County

Housing Structures in St. Louis County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached301,84973.0%
Single Unit, Attached18,6844.5%
2 Unit Apartments6,0981.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19,5174.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments22,7555.5%
10 or more Apartments43,36310.5%
Mobile Home / Other9810.2%
Total413,247100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Louis County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Louis County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached257,594 (85.3%)44,255 (14.7%)
Single Unit, Attached12,674 (67.8%)6,010 (32.2%)
2 Unit Apartments1,053 (17.3%)5,045 (82.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,450 (12.6%)17,067 (87.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,413 (15.0%)19,342 (85.0%)
10 or more Apartments5,197 (12.0%)38,166 (88.0%)
Mobile Home / Other626 (63.8%)355 (36.2%)
Total283,007 (68.5%)130,240 (31.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Louis County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Louis County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room232 (0.1%)3,429 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,911 (1.4%)31,467 (24.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms64,990 (23.0%)66,011 (50.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms104,080 (36.8%)22,950 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms109,794 (38.8%)6,383 (4.9%)
Total283,007 (100.0%)130,240 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Louis County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Louis County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas239,287 (84.6%)73,505 (56.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,737 (1.3%)2,011 (1.5%)
Electricity38,609 (13.6%)53,517 (41.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene249 (0.1%)128 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke26 (0.0%)15 (0.0%)
All other Fuels712 (0.3%)362 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used387 (0.1%)702 (0.5%)
Total283,007 (100.0%)130,240 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Louis County

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Louis County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6,441 (2.3%)19,961 (15.3%)
1 Vehicle80,037 (28.3%)70,934 (54.5%)
2 Vehicles129,535 (45.8%)33,152 (25.5%)
3 or more Vehicles66,994 (23.7%)6,193 (4.8%)
Total283,007 (100.0%)130,240 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in St. Louis County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in St. Louis County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units99,331183,676
Median Property Value$236,700$256,800
Median Household Income$77,073$64,558
Monthly Housing Costs$655$27,204
Real Estate Taxes$2,996$2,492

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Louis County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Louis County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005,401 (5.4%)4,606 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99911,936 (12.0%)16,202 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99944,537 (44.8%)87,265 (47.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99922,982 (23.1%)44,602 (24.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9998,212 (8.3%)17,714 (9.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,173 (3.2%)7,248 (4.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3,090 (3.1%)6,039 (3.3%)
Total99,331 (100.0%)183,676 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Louis County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Louis County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,803 (3.8%)3,078 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9998,648 (8.7%)2,899 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,808 (7.9%)6,704 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,446 (11.5%)6,452 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,934 (17.1%)13,084 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,830 (12.9%)25,856 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,089 (16.2%)24,222 (13.2%)
$150,000 or more21,773 (21.9%)39,901 (21.7%)
Total99,331 (100.0%)183,676 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Louis County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Louis County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x33,734 (34.0%)115,024 (62.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x18,691 (18.8%)79,780 (43.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x12,378 (12.5%)47,193 (25.7%)
4.0x or more33,671 (33.9%)22,023 (12.0%)
Total99,331 (100.0%)183,676 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Louis County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Louis County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,063 (4.1%)810 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49910,952 (11.0%)6,179 (3.4%)
$800 to $1,49982,494 (83.1%)19,376 (10.5%)
Total99,331 (100.0%)183,676 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in St. Louis County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Louis County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Louis County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years67,135 (97.2%)1,910 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years158,137 (96.7%)5,453 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years76,030 (88.2%)10,146 (11.8%)
26 to 34 Years99,254 (87.9%)13,639 (12.1%)
35 to 44 Years113,667 (92.0%)9,912 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years110,770 (92.9%)8,477 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years128,740 (94.4%)7,671 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years103,374 (99.4%)592 (0.6%)
75 Years and older73,419 (99.7%)197 (0.3%)
Total930,526 (94.1%)57,997 (5.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Louis County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Louis County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born67,135 (97.2%)1,910 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen158,137 (96.7%)5,453 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen76,030 (88.2%)10,146 (11.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Louis County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Louis County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00080,486 (88.0%)10,927 (11.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999125,570 (89.6%)14,594 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999135,830 (91.9%)11,995 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999116,267 (93.9%)7,552 (6.1%)
$100,000 and over464,537 (97.4%)12,445 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Louis County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Louis County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 619,304 (28.0%)50,045 (72.5%)
6 to 18 Years40,688 (24.9%)123,818 (75.7%)
19 to 25 Years7,503 (8.7%)70,526 (81.8%)
25 to 34 Years11,993 (10.6%)90,069 (79.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,370 (9.2%)105,904 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years12,006 (10.1%)102,102 (85.6%)
55 to 64 Years20,077 (14.7%)114,845 (84.2%)
65 to 74 Years97,762 (94.0%)51,559 (49.6%)
75 Years and over72,530 (98.5%)40,006 (54.3%)
Total293,233 (29.7%)748,874 (75.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Louis County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Louis County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years167 (0.6%)28 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years5,510 (6.7%)3,621 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years8,314 (8.0%)7,150 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years17,214 (9.5%)22,915 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years9,160 (19.6%)11,180 (19.6%)
75 Years and over11,626 (40.3%)19,512 (43.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in St. Louis County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in St. Louis County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years103 (0.4%)17 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years449 (0.5%)439 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years568 (0.5%)668 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,778 (2.1%)3,820 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,771 (8.1%)2,435 (4.3%)
75 Years and over6,226 (21.6%)6,520 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in St. Louis County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (0.3%)11 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years799 (1.0%)947 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,108 (1.1%)1,301 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,790 (2.1%)4,592 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,495 (3.2%)1,739 (3.0%)
75 Years and over1,877 (6.5%)3,716 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in St. Louis County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,357 (5.3%)2,376 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years6,602 (6.3%)4,290 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,584 (3.6%)8,858 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,822 (3.9%)2,250 (3.9%)
75 Years and over2,452 (8.5%)4,978 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in St. Louis County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years687 (0.8%)577 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,314 (1.3%)1,411 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years8,379 (4.6%)13,472 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,943 (10.5%)7,727 (13.5%)
75 Years and over6,772 (23.5%)13,147 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in St. Louis County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,226 (1.5%)414 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,275 (1.2%)731 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,298 (1.8%)5,884 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,358 (2.9%)2,009 (3.5%)
75 Years and over2,581 (8.9%)5,332 (11.9%)

Technology Access in St. Louis County

Computing Device Access in St. Louis County

Computing Device Access in St. Louis County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop338,02081.8%
Smartphone365,38688.4%
Tablet277,01167.0%
No Computing Device21,8335.3%
Total413,247100.0%

Internet Access in St. Louis County

Internet Access in St. Louis County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6320.2%
Broadband Home326,80979.1%
Cellular Data Only38,7229.4%
Satellite Internet32,1007.8%
No Internet35,3398.6%
Total413,247100.0%

St. Louis County Summary

St. Louis County, Missouri is located in the eastern portion of the state and is the most populous county in the state. It is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. The county seat is Clayton, and the largest city is St. Louis.

History

St. Louis County was established in 1812, and was named after King Louis IX of France. The county was originally part of the Louisiana Purchase, and was part of the Missouri Territory until 1821. The county was originally divided into three townships, St. Louis, Carondelet, and St. Ferdinand.
In 1876, St. Louis County was divided into two parts, the City of St. Louis and the County of St. Louis. The City of St. Louis was incorporated in 1877, and the County of St. Louis was established in 1879.

Geography

St. Louis County covers an area of 523 square miles, and is located in the eastern portion of the state. The county is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts.
The county is home to several parks, including Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, and the Missouri Botanical Garden. The county also contains several lakes, including Creve Coeur Lake, Lake St. Louis, and Lake of the Ozarks.

Economy

St. Louis County has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries. The county is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Express Scripts, Monsanto, and Emerson Electric. The county is also home to several major universities, including Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
The county is also home to several major sports teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, and St. Louis Rams. The county is also home to several major cultural attractions, including the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, and the Missouri History Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, St. Louis County had a population of 1,003,362. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.7 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 25.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,817, and the median income for a family was $60,879. The per capita income for the county was $27,837. About 8.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of St. Louis County?
Total Population of St. Louis County is 999,703.
What is the Total Male Population of St. Louis County?
Total Male Population of St. Louis County is 478,717.
What is the Total Female Population of St. Louis County?
Total Female Population of St. Louis County is 520,986.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in St. Louis County?
There are 91.89 Males per 100 Females in St. Louis County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in St. Louis County?
There are 108.83 Females per 100 Males in St. Louis County.
What is the Median Population Age in St. Louis County?
Median Population Age in St. Louis County is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in St. Louis County
Average Family Size in St. Louis County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in St. Louis County
Average Household Size in St. Louis County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in St. Louis County?
Per Capita income in St. Louis County is $49,009.
What is the Median Family Income in St. Louis County?
Median Family Income in St. Louis County is $104,371.
What is the Median Household income in St. Louis County?
Median Household Income in St. Louis County is $78,067.
What is Income or Wage Gap in St. Louis County?
Income or Wage Gap in St. Louis County is 28.5%.
Women in St. Louis County earn 71.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in St. Louis County?
Family Income Deficit in St. Louis County is $10,837.
Families that are below poverty line in St. Louis County earn $10,837 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in St. Louis County?
Inequality or Gini Index in St. Louis County is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in St. Louis County?
There are 522,748 People in the Labor Forcein in St. Louis County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in St. Louis County?
64.8% of People are in the Labor Force in St. Louis County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in St. Louis County?
Unemployment Rate in St. Louis County is 4.3%.