St Louis, MO

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298,018
TOTAL POPULATION
144,893
MALE POPULATION
153,125
FEMALE POPULATION
94.62
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,722
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,655
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,941
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,963
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
164,326
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in St Louis

The most populous races in St Louis are White / Caucasian (137,897 | 46.3%), Black / African American (130,753 | 43.9%), and Two or more Races (14,039 | 4.7%).
Race in St Louis
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,4333.5%
Black / African American130,75343.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific2030.1%
Hispanic or Latino12,8344.3%
Native / Alaskan6160.2%
White / Caucasian137,89746.3%
Two or more Races14,0394.7%
Some other Race4,0771.4%
Total298,018100.0%

Ancestry in St Louis

The most populous ancestries reported in St Louis are German (46,278 | 15.5%), Irish (28,558 | 9.6%), English (17,306 | 5.8%), American (14,882 | 5.0%), and Italian (11,900 | 4.0%), together accounting for 39.9% of all St Louis residents.
Ancestry in St Louis
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan820.0%
African3,2171.1%
Albanian3860.1%
Alsatian170.0%
American14,8825.0%
Arab2,2430.7%
Argentinean700.0%
Armenian440.0%
Australian1500.1%
Austrian5930.2%
Bahamian290.0%
Belgian3490.1%
Belizean70.0%
Bermudan180.0%
Bhutanese5660.2%
Blackfeet2770.1%
Bolivian620.0%
Brazilian1040.0%
British1,4520.5%
British West Indian550.0%
Bulgarian1300.0%
Burmese1,1030.4%
Cajun10.0%
Canadian2480.1%
Cape Verdean230.0%
Celtic50.0%
Central American6290.2%
Central American Indian1960.1%
Cherokee1,2680.4%
Chickasaw710.0%
Chilean320.0%
Chippewa610.0%
Choctaw1560.1%
Colombian4620.2%
Costa Rican330.0%
Creek290.0%
Croatian8050.3%
Cuban4710.2%
Cypriot80.0%
Czech1,0780.4%
Czechoslovakian1890.1%
Danish4960.2%
Delaware70.0%
Dominican2320.1%
Dutch2,1450.7%
Eastern European6610.2%
Ecuadorian1400.1%
Egyptian440.0%
English17,3065.8%
Ethiopian5160.2%
European2,9981.0%
Filipino2660.1%
Finnish1180.0%
French7,0212.4%
French Canadian4160.1%
German46,27815.5%
German Russian100.0%
Ghanaian1850.1%
Greek6100.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro920.0%
Guatemalan1610.1%
Guyanese50.0%
Haitian1580.1%
Honduran1770.1%
Houma60.0%
Hungarian6800.2%
Icelander230.0%
Indian (Asian)2,7910.9%
Indonesian4130.1%
Iranian3940.1%
Iraqi2620.1%
Irish28,5589.6%
Iroquois530.0%
Israeli2480.1%
Italian11,9004.0%
Jamaican1920.1%
Japanese700.0%
Jordanian290.0%
Kenyan2740.1%
Korean1,4380.5%
Laotian140.0%
Latvian390.0%
Lebanese9110.3%
Liberian2310.1%
Lithuanian6000.2%
Luxembourger320.0%
Macedonian360.0%
Malaysian1820.1%
Maltese60.0%
Mexican8,2792.8%
Mexican American Indian920.0%
Mongolian1660.1%
Moroccan730.0%
Native Hawaiian1000.0%
Navajo170.0%
New Zealander200.0%
Nicaraguan1120.0%
Nigerian1,7630.6%
Northern European2560.1%
Norwegian1,5520.5%
Osage90.0%
Pakistani1980.1%
Palestinian880.0%
Panamanian560.0%
Pennsylvania German130.0%
Peruvian810.0%
Polish5,2351.8%
Portuguese2040.1%
Potawatomi400.0%
Puerto Rican7250.2%
Romanian3330.1%
Russian1,4060.5%
Salvadoran500.0%
Samoan440.0%
Scandinavian7680.3%
Scotch-Irish1,8840.6%
Scottish3,5321.2%
Serbian2300.1%
Shoshone50.0%
Sierra Leonean1190.0%
Sioux100.0%
Slavic760.0%
Slovak2620.1%
Slovene2010.1%
Somali1,1640.4%
South African70.0%
South American1,2450.4%
Spaniard4470.2%
Spanish5030.2%
Sri Lankan2,0800.7%
Subsaharan African7,7102.6%
Sudanese600.0%
Swedish1,6220.5%
Swiss8440.3%
Syrian4410.2%
Thai2,4400.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian950.0%
Turkish2220.1%
Ukrainian3650.1%
Uruguayan380.0%
Ute70.0%
Venezuelan3600.1%
Welsh1,0000.3%
West Indian1850.1%
Yugoslavian1,2430.4%
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Immigrants in St Louis

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in St Louis came from Asia (8,223 | 2.8%), Latin America (3,717 | 1.3%), Europe (3,505 | 1.2%), Africa (2,858 | 1.0%), and South Eastern Asia (2,601 | 0.9%), together accounting for 7.0% of all St Louis residents.
Immigrants in St Louis
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1060.0%
Africa2,8581.0%
Albania1990.1%
Argentina140.0%
Asia8,2232.8%
Australia920.0%
Austria670.0%
Bahamas650.0%
Belarus400.0%
Belgium360.0%
Bolivia180.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina8320.3%
Brazil1420.1%
Bulgaria1030.0%
Cambodia130.0%
Cameroon350.0%
Canada4390.2%
Caribbean4940.2%
Central America2,4850.8%
Chile50.0%
China1,4860.5%
Colombia2990.1%
Congo1680.1%
Costa Rica140.0%
Croatia560.0%
Cuba1930.1%
Denmark100.0%
Eastern Africa1,4770.5%
Eastern Asia2,2850.8%
Eastern Europe1,8680.6%
Ecuador440.0%
Egypt570.0%
El Salvador430.0%
England1850.1%
Eritrea230.0%
Ethiopia2850.1%
Europe3,5051.2%
France2130.1%
Germany4290.1%
Ghana440.0%
Greece70.0%
Grenada390.0%
Guatemala1710.1%
Haiti670.0%
Honduras960.0%
Hong Kong90.0%
Hungary210.0%
India9020.3%
Indonesia140.0%
Iran3400.1%
Iraq3510.1%
Ireland210.0%
Israel1510.1%
Italy2510.1%
Jamaica890.0%
Japan2290.1%
Jordan890.0%
Kazakhstan70.0%
Kenya5240.2%
Korea5700.2%
Laos1490.1%
Latin America3,7171.3%
Latvia120.0%
Lebanon580.0%
Liberia1240.0%
Malaysia440.0%
Mexico2,0820.7%
Middle Africa2570.1%
Moldova290.0%
Morocco670.0%
Nepal1940.1%
Netherlands720.0%
Nicaragua290.0%
Nigeria3500.1%
North Macedonia340.0%
Northern Africa3030.1%
Northern Europe4310.1%
Norway320.0%
Oceania1190.0%
Pakistan1970.1%
Panama500.0%
Peru590.0%
Philippines6740.2%
Poland1610.1%
Romania1420.1%
Russia670.0%
Saudi Arabia1920.1%
Scotland800.0%
Serbia450.0%
Sierra Leone720.0%
Somalia5660.2%
South Africa180.0%
South America7380.3%
South Central Asia2,1370.7%
South Eastern Asia2,6010.9%
Southern Europe3890.1%
Spain1310.0%
Sri Lanka590.0%
Sudan980.0%
Syria3040.1%
Taiwan2200.1%
Thailand1770.1%
Trinidad and Tobago410.0%
Turkey280.0%
Ukraine280.0%
Venezuela1570.1%
Vietnam1,3290.4%
Western Africa7440.3%
Western Asia1,1910.4%
Western Europe8170.3%
Zaire540.0%
Zimbabwe100.0%
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Sex and Age in St Louis

Sex and Age in St Louis

The most populous age groups in St Louis are 25 to 29 Years (14,687 | 10.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (15,651 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in St Louis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,980 (6.2%)8,629 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years6,830 (4.7%)7,097 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years8,275 (5.7%)7,302 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years7,512 (5.2%)7,958 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years9,460 (6.5%)10,343 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years14,687 (10.1%)15,651 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Years14,354 (9.9%)14,577 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Years10,963 (7.6%)11,679 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years9,785 (6.8%)8,993 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years8,176 (5.6%)8,446 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years8,454 (5.8%)8,459 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years9,009 (6.2%)9,433 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years9,780 (6.8%)10,063 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years7,582 (5.2%)8,001 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years5,181 (3.6%)6,625 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years2,859 (2.0%)3,717 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years1,390 (1.0%)2,723 (1.8%)
85 Years and over1,616 (1.1%)3,429 (2.2%)
Total144,893 (100.0%)153,125 (100.0%)

Families and Households in St Louis

Median Family Size in St Louis

The median family size in St Louis is 2.99 persons per family, with single female/mother families (20,862 | 34.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,743 | 9.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in St Louis
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple34,698 (56.6%)2.94
Single Male/Father5,743 (9.4%)2.85
Single Female/Mother20,862 (34.0%)3.12
Total Families61,303 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in St Louis

The median household size in St Louis is 2.01 persons per household, with single female/mother households (20,862 | 14.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (81,756 | 57.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in St Louis
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple34,698 (24.2%)2.96
Single Male/Father5,743 (4.0%)3.13
Single Female/Mother20,862 (14.6%)3.26
Non-family81,756 (57.2%)1.21
Total Households143,059 (100.0%)2.01

Household Size by Marriage Status in St Louis

Out of a total of 143,059 households in St Louis, 61,303 (42.8%) are family households, while 81,756 (57.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 30,677, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 68,049.
Household Size by Marriage Status in St Louis
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-68,049 (47.6%)
2-Person Households30,677 (21.4%)11,840 (8.3%)
3-Person Households13,423 (9.4%)1,447 (1.0%)
4-Person Households9,986 (7.0%)257 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,434 (3.1%)152 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,454 (1.0%)11 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,329 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total61,303 (42.8%)81,756 (57.2%)

Female Fertility in St Louis

Fertility by Age in St Louis

Average fertility rate in St Louis is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in St Louis
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years52 (1.5%)7.0
20 to 34 years2,618 (76.4%)65.0
35 to 50 years757 (22.1%)25.0
Total3,427 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St Louis

54.2% of women with births (3,427) in St Louis are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 26.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St Louis
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,304 (49.8%)1,314 (50.2%)
35 to 50 years553 (73.1%)204 (27.0%)
Total1,857 (54.2%)1,570 (45.8%)

Fertility by Education in St Louis

Average fertility rate in St Louis is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 55.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 27.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in St Louis
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School325 (9.5%)38.0
High School Diploma547 (16.0%)36.0
College or Associate's Degree943 (27.5%)43.0
Bachelor's Degree842 (24.6%)43.0
Graduate Degree770 (22.5%)55.0
Total3,427 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St Louis

45.8% of women with births in St Louis are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 89.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 86.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St Louis
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School75 (23.1%)250 (76.9%)
High School Diploma74 (13.5%)473 (86.5%)
College or Associate's Degree303 (32.1%)640 (67.9%)
Bachelor's Degree718 (85.3%)124 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree688 (89.3%)82 (10.6%)
Total1,857 (54.2%)1,570 (45.8%)

Income in St Louis

Income Overview in St Louis

Per Capita Income in St Louis is $36,722, while median incomes of families and households are $72,655 and $52,941 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income298,018$36,722
Median Family Income61,303$72,655
Mean Family Income61,303$96,795
Median Household Income143,059$52,941
Mean Household Income143,059$74,579
Income Deficit61,303$11,963
Wage / Income Gap (%)298,01819.77%
Wage / Income Gap ($)298,01880.23¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index298,0180.50

Earnings by Sex in St Louis

Average Earnings in St Louis are $40,718, $45,659 for men and $36,634 for women, a difference of 19.8%.
Earnings by Sex in St Louis
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male83,441 (49.0%)$45,659
Female86,857 (51.0%)$36,634
Total170,298 (100.0%)$40,718

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St Louis

The most common earnings brackets in St Louis are $100,000+ for men (11,708 | 14.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (7,176 | 8.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St Louis
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,277 (3.9%)4,550 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,254 (2.7%)2,927 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,436 (2.9%)3,224 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,976 (2.4%)2,193 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,459 (2.9%)3,334 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,103 (2.5%)2,569 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,972 (2.4%)3,131 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,513 (1.8%)1,895 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,799 (2.2%)2,314 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,699 (3.2%)2,888 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,825 (5.8%)6,472 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,975 (6.0%)6,107 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,134 (5.0%)5,642 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,522 (5.4%)4,820 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,275 (5.1%)5,092 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,206 (5.0%)3,468 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,995 (9.6%)7,122 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,797 (7.0%)5,243 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,516 (10.2%)7,176 (8.3%)
$100,000+11,708 (14.0%)6,690 (7.7%)
Total83,441 (100.0%)86,857 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St Louis

Average earnings in St Louis are $50,963 for men and $41,107 for women, a difference of 19.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,928, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,659. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,333, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,696.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St Louis
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,659$24,696
High School Diploma$35,830$28,440
College or Associate's Degree$43,088$34,664
Bachelor's Degree$61,096$50,390
Graduate Degree$76,928$64,333
Total$50,963$41,107

Family Income in St Louis

Family Income Brackets in St Louis

According to the St Louis family income data, there are 10,851 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,146 families (3.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in St Louis
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,3105.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,1463.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994,0466.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994,2306.9%
$35,000 to $49,9997,17211.7%
$50,000 to $74,99910,85117.7%
$75,000 to $99,9997,84712.8%
$100,000 to $149,99910,54417.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995,4568.9%
$200,000+5,7019.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in St Louis

6-person families (1,228 | 2.0%) account for the highest median family income in St Louis with $103,846 per family, while 2-person families (32,807 | 53.5%) have the highest median income of $35,076 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in St Louis
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families32,807 (53.5%)$70,152
3-Person Families12,853 (21.0%)$75,020
4-Person Families9,451 (15.4%)$79,253
5-Person Families3,716 (6.1%)$60,525
6-Person Families1,228 (2.0%)$103,846
7+ Person Families1,248 (2.0%)$71,184
Total61,303 (100.0%)$72,655

Family Income by Number of Earners in St Louis

The median family income in St Louis is $72,655, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,721) having the highest median family income of $107,109, while families with no earners (7,903) have the lowest median family income of $28,705, accounting for 7.7% and 12.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in St Louis
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,903 (12.9%)$28,705
1 Earner21,681 (35.4%)$48,076
2 Earners26,998 (44.0%)$105,833
3+ Earners4,721 (7.7%)$107,109
Total61,303 (100.0%)$72,655

Household Income in St Louis

Household Income Brackets in St Louis

With 25,178 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in St Louis, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 7,868 households (5.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in St Louis
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00013,3049.3%
$10,000 to $14,9999,7286.8%
$15,000 to $24,99913,1619.2%
$25,000 to $34,99914,0209.8%
$35,000 to $49,99918,02512.6%
$50,000 to $74,99925,17817.6%
$75,000 to $99,99915,59310.9%
$100,000 to $149,99918,02512.6%
$150,000 to $199,9998,0115.6%
$200,000+7,8685.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in St Louis

The median household income in St Louis is $52,941, with the highest median household income of $64,424 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 59,125 households (41.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,550, with 6,652 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in St Louis
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,652 (4.6%)$34,550
25 to 44 Years59,125 (41.3%)$64,424
45 to 64 Years46,643 (32.6%)$52,000
65+ Years30,639 (21.4%)$38,627
Total143,059 (100.0%)$52,941

Poverty in St Louis

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St Louis

With 18.6% poverty level for males and 21.7% for females among the residents of St Louis, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 539 males (35.7%) and 2,824 females (34.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St Louis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,404 (27.4%)2,594 (30.5%)
5 Years539 (35.7%)363 (22.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,411 (29.6%)2,824 (34.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,376 (27.5%)1,371 (32.1%)
15 Years261 (23.0%)362 (24.3%)
16 and 17 Years548 (19.3%)669 (26.5%)
18 to 24 Years3,390 (29.8%)3,531 (30.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,644 (12.7%)5,571 (18.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,408 (11.7%)3,611 (17.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,330 (14.3%)3,162 (18.8%)
55 to 64 Years4,193 (22.9%)3,939 (20.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,861 (15.0%)2,413 (16.8%)
75 Years and over738 (13.1%)1,860 (19.4%)
Total26,103 (18.6%)32,270 (21.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St Louis

According to the poverty statistics in St Louis, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 88.3% of males and 83.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St Louis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,387 (72.7%)5,921 (69.5%)
5 Years971 (64.3%)1,225 (77.1%)
6 to 11 Years5,724 (70.4%)5,320 (65.3%)
12 to 14 Years3,624 (72.5%)2,905 (67.9%)
15 Years874 (77.0%)1,128 (75.7%)
16 and 17 Years2,287 (80.7%)1,859 (73.5%)
18 to 24 Years8,003 (70.2%)7,958 (69.3%)
25 to 34 Years24,968 (87.3%)24,502 (81.5%)
35 to 44 Years18,096 (88.3%)16,992 (82.5%)
45 to 54 Years13,998 (85.7%)13,622 (81.2%)
55 to 64 Years14,126 (77.1%)15,310 (79.5%)
65 to 74 Years10,547 (85.0%)11,968 (83.2%)
75 Years and over4,885 (86.9%)7,711 (80.6%)
Total114,490 (81.4%)116,421 (78.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St Louis

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in St Louis show that 5.2% or 1,794 of the total 34,698 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 45.3%, comprising of 105 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.4%, which includes 748 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St Louis
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children21,603 (96.7%)748 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children9,545 (93.9%)616 (6.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,629 (83.4%)325 (16.6%)
5 or more Children127 (54.7%)105 (45.3%)
Total32,904 (94.8%)1,794 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St Louis

According to the poverty data in St Louis, 16.6% or 955 single-father households and 28.8% or 6,004 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 156 households (43.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 273 households (85.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St Louis
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children272 (9.4%)721 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children527 (21.1%)3,791 (36.1%)
3 or 4 Children156 (43.4%)1,219 (48.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)273 (85.3%)
Total955 (16.6%)6,004 (28.8%)

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

The poverty data for St Louis shows that 1,794 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 6,959 of the single-parent households (26.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 105 households (45.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 273 household (85.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St Louis
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children748 (3.4%)993 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children616 (6.1%)4,318 (33.2%)
3 or 4 Children325 (16.6%)1,375 (47.8%)
5 or more Children105 (45.3%)273 (85.3%)
Total1,794 (5.2%)6,959 (26.2%)

Employment Characteristics in St Louis

Employment by Class of Employer in St Louis

Among the 151,829 employed individuals in St Louis, private company employees (98,987 | 65.2%), not-for-profit organizations (25,684 | 16.9%), and local government employees (8,451 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in St Louis
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees98,98765.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,6312.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,5084.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations25,68416.9%
Local Government Employees8,4515.6%
State Government Employees3,7792.5%
Federal Government Employees4,5403.0%
Unpaid Family Workers2490.2%
Total151,829100.0%

Employment Status by Age in St Louis

According to the labor force statistics for St Louis, out of the total population over 16 years of age (248,226), 66.2% or 164,326 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 8,874 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.3% or 25,835 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.0% or 850 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in St Louis
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,001 (39.1%)850 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Years15,030 (75.9%)1,353 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years25,605 (84.4%)1,459 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years25,835 (89.3%)1,111 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years35,248 (85.1%)1,304 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years25,855 (77.1%)1,163 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years12,743 (69.1%)624 (4.9%)
60 to 64 Years10,279 (51.8%)514 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years7,888 (28.8%)465 (5.9%)
75 Years and over897 (5.7%)57 (6.4%)
Total164,326 (66.2%)8,874 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St Louis

According to labor force statistics for St Louis, 78.6% of individuals (135,592) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (172,509) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 6,237 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 90.6% or 65,059 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.9% or 903 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St Louis
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,587 (52.0%)1,736 (11.9%)
High School Diploma26,973 (66.6%)2,997 (7.4%)
College / Associate Degree35,894 (78.7%)2,235 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher65,059 (90.6%)1,652 (2.3%)
Total135,592 (78.6%)7,935 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in St Louis

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St Louis are Community & Social Service (22,180 | 14.3%), Management (15,500 | 10.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,000 | 8.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (11,915 | 7.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (10,506 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in St Louis

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St Louis, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (75.9%), Computers & Mathematics (75.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (67.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.9%), Health Technologists (73.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (66.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in St Louis
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,219 (53.0%)7,281 (47.0%)
Business & Financial3,798 (40.4%)5,601 (59.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,036 (67.4%)3,879 (32.6%)
Computers & Mathematics4,483 (75.7%)1,440 (24.3%)
Architecture & Engineering2,099 (75.9%)668 (24.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,454 (45.1%)1,771 (54.9%)
Community & Social Service 9,358 (42.2%)12,822 (57.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,409 (33.8%)2,759 (66.2%)
Legal Services & Support1,512 (53.3%)1,323 (46.7%)
Education Instruction & Library3,992 (38.0%)6,514 (62.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,445 (52.3%)2,226 (47.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,007 (23.1%)9,993 (76.9%)
Health Technologists2,437 (26.9%)6,624 (73.1%)
Total (Category)32,418 (45.0%)39,576 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)75,984 (49.1%)78,705 (50.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in St Louis are Food Preparation & Serving (9,433 | 6.1%), Healthcare Support (7,177 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,317 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (4,498 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (3,764 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in St Louis

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in St Louis, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (69.0%), Security & Protection (67.8%), and Law Enforcement (65.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.8%), Personal Care & Service (66.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (42.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in St Louis
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support802 (11.2%)6,375 (88.8%)
Security & Protection2,552 (67.8%)1,212 (32.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,761 (69.0%)790 (31.0%)
Law Enforcement791 (65.2%)422 (34.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,477 (58.1%)3,956 (41.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,086 (58.0%)2,231 (42.0%)
Personal Care & Service1,530 (34.0%)2,968 (66.0%)
Total (Category)13,447 (44.5%)16,742 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)75,984 (49.1%)78,705 (50.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in St Louis are Office & Administration (15,440 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (12,356 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in St Louis

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in St Louis
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,363 (51.5%)5,993 (48.5%)
Office & Administration4,643 (30.1%)10,797 (69.9%)
Total (Category)11,006 (39.6%)16,790 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)75,984 (49.1%)78,705 (50.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in St Louis are Construction & Extraction (4,538 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,624 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (193 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in St Louis

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in St Louis
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry88 (45.6%)105 (54.4%)
Construction & Extraction4,414 (97.3%)124 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,396 (91.3%)228 (8.7%)
Total (Category)6,898 (93.8%)457 (6.2%)
Total (Overall)75,984 (49.1%)78,705 (50.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in St Louis are Production (6,815 | 4.4%), Material Moving (5,517 | 3.6%), and Transportation (5,023 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in St Louis

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in St Louis
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,339 (63.7%)2,476 (36.3%)
Transportation3,749 (74.6%)1,274 (25.4%)
Material Moving4,127 (74.8%)1,390 (25.2%)
Total (Category)12,215 (70.4%)5,140 (29.6%)
Total (Overall)75,984 (49.1%)78,705 (50.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in St Louis

Employment Industries in St Louis

The major employment industries in St Louis include Health Care & Social Assistance (27,315 | 17.7%), Educational Services (17,337 | 11.2%), Retail Trade (13,616 | 8.8%), Manufacturing (13,114 | 8.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (13,039 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in St Louis

Employment Industries by Sex in St Louis

The St Louis industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.8%), Construction (85.2%), and Wholesale Trade (75.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.0%), Educational Services (61.5%), and Finance & Insurance (53.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in St Louis
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting273 (48.2%)293 (51.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction53 (89.8%)6 (10.2%)
Construction5,040 (85.2%)873 (14.8%)
Manufacturing8,815 (67.2%)4,299 (32.8%)
Wholesale Trade2,451 (75.6%)789 (24.3%)
Retail Trade6,317 (46.4%)7,299 (53.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,924 (68.9%)2,228 (31.1%)
Utilities844 (73.7%)302 (26.4%)
Information1,540 (54.2%)1,303 (45.8%)
Finance & Insurance4,075 (46.1%)4,766 (53.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,257 (51.7%)1,172 (48.2%)
Professional & Scientific7,027 (56.8%)5,338 (43.2%)
Enterprise Management234 (60.5%)153 (39.5%)
Administrative & Support3,476 (57.0%)2,624 (43.0%)
Educational Services6,683 (38.6%)10,654 (61.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,276 (23.0%)21,039 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,951 (61.1%)1,882 (38.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,014 (53.8%)6,025 (46.2%)
Public Administration3,443 (52.7%)3,087 (47.3%)
Total75,984 (49.1%)78,705 (50.9%)

Education in St Louis

School Enrollment in St Louis

The most common levels of schooling among the 64,245 students in St Louis are college / undergraduate (13,947 | 21.7%), middle school (12,144 | 18.9%), and elementary school (10,859 | 16.9%).
School Enrollment in St Louis
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,7747.4%
Kindergarten2,5293.9%
Elementary School10,85916.9%
Middle School12,14418.9%
High School10,71016.7%
College / Undergraduate13,94721.7%
Graduate / Professional9,28214.4%
Total64,245100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St Louis

Out of a total of 64,245 students who are enrolled in schools in St Louis, 21,586 (33.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 42,659 (66.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,020 (62.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,240 (82.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St Louis
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,897 (54.1%)1,610 (45.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,168 (80.6%)2,444 (19.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12,342 (81.3%)2,832 (18.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,240 (82.0%)1,374 (18.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,574 (62.9%)2,104 (37.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,023 (37.6%)5,020 (62.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,168 (41.7%)4,420 (58.3%)
35 Years and over2,240 (55.6%)1,789 (44.4%)
Total42,659 (66.4%)21,586 (33.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St Louis

Business (15,975 | 17.3%), social sciences (9,156 | 9.9%), science & technology (8,951 | 9.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (7,381 | 8.0%), and education (7,278 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 92,160 individuals in St Louis who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St Louis
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,7534.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,3818.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,8983.1%
Psychology4,9645.4%
Social Sciences9,1569.9%
Engineering4,7565.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies9121.0%
Science & Technology8,9519.7%
Business15,97517.3%
Education7,2787.9%
Literature & Languages5,5086.0%
Liberal Arts & History5,5176.0%
Visual & Performing Arts5,5036.0%
Communications4,9215.3%
Arts & Humanities4,6875.1%
Total92,160100.0%

Transportation & Commute in St Louis

Vehicle Availability by Sex in St Louis

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in St Louis are males with 2 vehicles (30,887, accounting for 41.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (30,112, making up 40.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in St Louis
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,295 (7.1%)6,150 (8.1%)
1 Vehicle25,842 (34.8%)28,957 (38.3%)
2 Vehicles30,887 (41.6%)30,112 (39.8%)
3 Vehicles9,287 (12.5%)7,878 (10.4%)
4 Vehicles2,140 (2.9%)1,920 (2.5%)
5 or more Vehicles872 (1.2%)573 (0.8%)
Total74,323 (100.0%)75,590 (100.0%)

Commute Time in St Louis

The most frequently occuring commute durations in St Louis are 15 to 19 minutes (26,362 commuters, 19.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (25,752 commuters, 19.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (21,051 commuters, 15.9%).
Commute Time in St Louis
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,5601.9%
5 to 9 Minutes9,5837.2%
10 to 14 Minutes21,05115.9%
15 to 19 Minutes26,36219.9%
20 to 24 Minutes25,75219.4%
25 to 29 Minutes9,9577.5%
30 to 34 Minutes18,18813.7%
35 to 39 Minutes4,0333.0%
40 to 44 Minutes3,9002.9%
45 to 59 Minutes5,2924.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3,5402.7%
90 or more Minutes2,5571.9%

Commute Time by Sex in St Louis

The most common commute times in St Louis are 15 to 19 minutes (12,519 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (13,843 commuters, 20.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in St Louis
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,579 (2.4%)981 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,512 (6.8%)5,071 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,864 (16.4%)10,187 (15.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,519 (19.0%)13,843 (20.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes12,305 (18.6%)13,447 (20.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,905 (7.4%)5,052 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,921 (13.5%)9,267 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,419 (3.7%)1,614 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,097 (3.2%)1,803 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,499 (3.8%)2,793 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,948 (2.9%)1,592 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes1,500 (2.3%)1,057 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St Louis

The most frequent times of departure to work in St Louis are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,493, 14.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (10,118, 15.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St Louis
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,818 (4.3%)1,384 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,201 (3.3%)1,585 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,019 (4.6%)2,052 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,470 (8.3%)5,079 (7.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,308 (9.6%)4,991 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,493 (14.4%)9,476 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,392 (11.2%)9,127 (13.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,268 (12.5%)10,118 (15.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,351 (6.6%)4,462 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,354 (6.6%)5,374 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,586 (2.4%)2,011 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM913 (1.4%)1,259 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,014 (7.6%)5,187 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,881 (7.4%)4,602 (6.9%)
Total66,068 (100.0%)66,707 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in St Louis

Occupancy by Ownership in St Louis

Of the total 143,059 dwellings in St Louis, owner-occupied units account for 64,173 (44.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 78,886 (55.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in St Louis
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units64,17344.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units78,88655.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units143,059100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in St Louis

Occupancy by Household Size in St Louis
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household68,04947.6%
2-Person Household42,51729.7%
3-Person Household14,87010.4%
4+ Person Household17,62312.3%
Total Housing Units143,059100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St Louis

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St Louis
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household23,149 (34.0%)44,900 (66.0%)
2-Person Household22,965 (54.0%)19,552 (46.0%)
3-Person Household8,553 (57.5%)6,317 (42.5%)
4+ Person Household9,506 (53.9%)8,117 (46.1%)
Total Housing Units64,173 (44.9%)78,886 (55.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St Louis

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St Louis
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,089 (32.5%)8,504 (67.5%)
High School Diploma12,068 (38.0%)19,723 (62.0%)
College/Associate Degree16,167 (41.2%)23,095 (58.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31,849 (53.6%)27,564 (46.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St Louis

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St Louis
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years40,46028.3%
35 to 44 Years25,31717.7%
45 to 54 Years20,18214.1%
55 to 64 Years26,46118.5%
65 to 74 Years19,67613.8%
75 to 84 Years7,4895.2%
85 Years and Over3,4742.4%
Total143,059100.0%

Housing Finances in St Louis

Median Income by Occupancy in St Louis

Median Income by Occupancy in St Louis
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied64,173 (44.9%)$79,431
Renter-Occupied78,886 (55.1%)$37,053
Average143,059 (100.0%)$52,941

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St Louis

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St Louis
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,972 (3.1%)6,658 (8.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,008 (1.6%)3,676 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,414 (2.2%)8,378 (10.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,706 (2.7%)5,648 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,868 (2.9%)4,007 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,537 (7.1%)9,430 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,097 (11.1%)10,871 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,749 (16.8%)14,472 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,934 (13.9%)6,672 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,911 (18.6%)6,121 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more12,977 (20.2%)2,953 (3.7%)
Total64,173 (100.0%)78,886 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St Louis

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St Louis
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,658 (4.1%)3,338 (4.2%)
$300 to $4998,548 (13.3%)4,061 (5.1%)
$500 to $79910,774 (16.8%)17,393 (22.1%)
$800 to $9997,350 (11.5%)18,163 (23.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49916,106 (25.1%)23,926 (30.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,534 (14.9%)6,735 (8.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,694 (7.3%)1,580 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,063 (3.2%)799 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more2,446 (3.8%)263 (0.3%)
Total64,173 (100.0%)78,886 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in St Louis

Housing Structures in St Louis

Housing Structures in St Louis
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached65,13145.5%
Single Unit, Attached5,9364.2%
2 Unit Apartments17,18412.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18,05212.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,5904.6%
10 or more Apartments29,64520.7%
Mobile Home / Other5210.4%
Total143,059100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St Louis

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St Louis
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached50,420 (77.4%)14,711 (22.6%)
Single Unit, Attached3,214 (54.1%)2,722 (45.9%)
2 Unit Apartments5,042 (29.3%)12,142 (70.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,290 (7.1%)16,762 (92.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments626 (9.5%)5,964 (90.5%)
10 or more Apartments3,323 (11.2%)26,322 (88.8%)
Mobile Home / Other258 (49.5%)263 (50.5%)
Total64,173 (44.9%)78,886 (55.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St Louis

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St Louis
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room406 (0.6%)4,955 (6.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,568 (4.0%)24,930 (31.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms23,145 (36.1%)36,639 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms22,811 (35.5%)9,963 (12.6%)
8 or more Rooms15,243 (23.7%)2,399 (3.0%)
Total64,173 (100.0%)78,886 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St Louis

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St Louis
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas52,704 (82.1%)44,920 (56.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas854 (1.3%)1,162 (1.5%)
Electricity10,145 (15.8%)31,498 (39.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene37 (0.1%)51 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke55 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels272 (0.4%)427 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used106 (0.2%)828 (1.1%)
Total64,173 (100.0%)78,886 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in St Louis

Household Vehicle Usage in St Louis
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,613 (5.6%)22,844 (29.0%)
1 Vehicle26,422 (41.2%)39,639 (50.2%)
2 Vehicles24,861 (38.7%)14,091 (17.9%)
3 or more Vehicles9,277 (14.5%)2,312 (2.9%)
Total64,173 (100.0%)78,886 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in St Louis

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in St Louis

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units23,41640,757
Median Property Value$130,600$194,200
Median Household Income$54,718$10,222
Monthly Housing Costs$528$2,320
Real Estate Taxes$1,420$779

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St Louis

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St Louis
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,605 (19.7%)1,811 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,649 (19.9%)4,870 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,114 (43.2%)24,334 (59.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,784 (11.9%)7,252 (17.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999769 (3.3%)1,743 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999123 (0.5%)410 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more372 (1.6%)337 (0.8%)
Total23,416 (100.0%)40,757 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St Louis

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St Louis
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,938 (8.3%)505 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,886 (12.3%)1,042 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,710 (11.6%)2,102 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,272 (14.0%)1,827 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,245 (18.1%)3,825 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,755 (11.8%)6,504 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,855 (12.2%)6,179 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more2,755 (11.8%)9,056 (22.2%)
Total23,416 (100.0%)40,757 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St Louis

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St Louis
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,928 (42.4%)94,480 (231.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,290 (18.3%)19,510 (47.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,087 (8.9%)10,490 (25.7%)
4.0x or more6,409 (27.4%)3,831 (9.4%)
Total23,416 (100.0%)40,757 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St Louis

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St Louis
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008,190 (35.0%)206 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4993,544 (15.1%)5,404 (13.3%)
$800 to $1,49910,851 (46.3%)8,922 (21.9%)
Total23,416 (100.0%)40,757 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in St Louis

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St Louis

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St Louis
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years20,146 (96.9%)652 (3.1%)
6 to 18 Years36,165 (95.8%)1,607 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years23,465 (80.9%)5,537 (19.1%)
26 to 34 Years46,378 (88.0%)6,340 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years34,831 (85.1%)6,118 (14.9%)
45 to 54 Years28,313 (85.6%)4,768 (14.4%)
55 to 64 Years33,250 (88.7%)4,243 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years26,445 (98.7%)344 (1.3%)
75 Years and older15,147 (99.7%)47 (0.3%)
Total264,140 (89.9%)29,656 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St Louis

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St Louis
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20,146 (96.9%)652 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen36,165 (95.8%)1,607 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen23,465 (80.9%)5,537 (19.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St Louis

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St Louis
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00048,155 (84.5%)8,808 (15.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99950,325 (88.8%)6,346 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99943,689 (88.0%)5,946 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99931,564 (88.9%)3,953 (11.1%)
$100,000 and over84,398 (95.5%)3,974 (4.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St Louis

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St Louis
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,622 (51.1%)10,415 (50.1%)
6 to 18 Years19,560 (51.8%)18,490 (48.9%)
19 to 25 Years3,519 (12.1%)20,352 (70.2%)
25 to 34 Years6,839 (13.0%)40,492 (76.8%)
35 to 44 Years5,650 (13.8%)30,147 (73.6%)
45 to 54 Years6,320 (19.1%)23,039 (69.6%)
55 to 64 Years11,002 (29.3%)24,386 (65.0%)
65 to 74 Years24,698 (92.2%)11,384 (42.5%)
75 Years and over15,016 (98.8%)6,843 (45.0%)
Total103,226 (35.1%)185,548 (63.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St Louis

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St Louis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (0.4%)14 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years2,022 (10.6%)1,215 (6.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,021 (7.4%)2,910 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years9,987 (18.2%)10,236 (18.1%)
65 to 74 Years4,029 (32.5%)4,469 (31.1%)
75 Years and over2,886 (51.3%)5,098 (53.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in St Louis

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in St Louis: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (0.4%)14 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years120 (0.6%)129 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years589 (1.4%)406 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,580 (2.9%)1,218 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,284 (10.3%)778 (5.4%)
75 Years and over1,798 (32.0%)1,487 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in St Louis: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years397 (2.1%)275 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years505 (1.2%)695 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,499 (2.7%)2,683 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,068 (8.6%)807 (5.6%)
75 Years and over798 (14.2%)1,074 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in St Louis: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,679 (8.8%)651 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,964 (4.8%)1,824 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years4,302 (7.8%)4,009 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years848 (6.8%)931 (6.5%)
75 Years and over721 (12.8%)1,513 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in St Louis: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years370 (1.9%)407 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years579 (1.4%)594 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years5,381 (9.8%)6,569 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,651 (21.4%)3,447 (24.0%)
75 Years and over1,466 (26.1%)3,880 (40.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in St Louis: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years309 (1.6%)175 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years425 (1.0%)96 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,074 (3.8%)2,185 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years909 (7.3%)962 (6.7%)
75 Years and over447 (8.0%)1,600 (16.7%)

Technology Access in St Louis

Computing Device Access in St Louis

Computing Device Access in St Louis
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop99,97169.9%
Smartphone120,85884.5%
Tablet73,53951.4%
No Computing Device14,41610.1%
Total143,059100.0%

Internet Access in St Louis

Internet Access in St Louis
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2210.2%
Broadband Home94,79566.3%
Cellular Data Only19,41313.6%
Satellite Internet8,7636.1%
No Internet24,15116.9%
Total143,059100.0%

St Louis Summary

St. Louis, Missouri is a city located in the eastern part of the state, along the Mississippi River. It is the second-largest city in Missouri and the largest metropolitan area in the state. St. Louis is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse economy.

History

St. Louis was founded in 1764 by Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau, two French fur traders. The city was named after King Louis IX of France and was originally a trading post for fur and other goods. In 1804, the city was incorporated as a city and became the first major city west of the Mississippi River.
Throughout the 19th century, St. Louis grew rapidly and became an important port city. It was a major hub for the steamboat industry and was home to the first steamboat to travel the Mississippi River. The city was also a major center for the railroad industry and was the starting point for the first transcontinental railroad.
In the 20th century, St. Louis became a major industrial center. The city was home to several large companies, including Anheuser-Busch, Ralston Purina, and McDonnell Douglas. The city also became a major center for the aerospace industry and was home to the first commercial airline.

Geography

St. Louis is located in the eastern part of Missouri, along the Mississippi River. The city is situated on the western bank of the river and is bordered by the states of Illinois and Iowa. The city is located in the Central Lowland region of the United States and is part of the larger Midwestern region.
The city has a total area of 66.2 square miles, of which 62.2 square miles is land and 4.0 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 486 feet above sea level.

Economy

St. Louis has a diverse economy that is driven by several industries. The city is home to several large companies, including Anheuser-Busch, Ralston Purina, and McDonnell Douglas. The city is also a major center for the aerospace industry and is home to the first commercial airline.
The city is also a major center for the financial services industry and is home to several large banks and financial institutions. The city is also a major center for the healthcare industry and is home to several large hospitals and medical centers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, St. Louis had a population of 319,294. The city has a population density of 4,817 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 57.2% White, 33.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 5.5% from other races.
The median household income in St. Louis is $37,722 and the median family income is $45,945. The city has a poverty rate of 27.2%. The city has a high rate of educational attainment, with 87.3% of the population having a high school diploma or higher and 33.2% having a bachelor's degree or higher.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of St Louis?
Total Population of St Louis is 298,018.
What is the Total Male Population of St Louis?
Total Male Population of St Louis is 144,893.
What is the Total Female Population of St Louis?
Total Female Population of St Louis is 153,125.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in St Louis?
There are 94.62 Males per 100 Females in St Louis.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in St Louis?
There are 105.68 Females per 100 Males in St Louis.
What is the Median Population Age in St Louis?
Median Population Age in St Louis is 36.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in St Louis
Average Family Size in St Louis is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in St Louis
Average Household Size in St Louis is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in St Louis?
Per Capita income in St Louis is $36,722.
What is the Median Family Income in St Louis?
Median Family Income in St Louis is $72,655.
What is the Median Household income in St Louis?
Median Household Income in St Louis is $52,941.
What is Income or Wage Gap in St Louis?
Income or Wage Gap in St Louis is 19.8%.
Women in St Louis earn 80.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in St Louis?
Family Income Deficit in St Louis is $11,963.
Families that are below poverty line in St Louis earn $11,963 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in St Louis?
Inequality or Gini Index in St Louis is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in St Louis?
There are 164,326 People in the Labor Forcein in St Louis.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in St Louis?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in St Louis.
What is the Unemployment Rate in St Louis?
Unemployment Rate in St Louis is 5.4%.