St. Louis city, MO

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2024 Population
288,512
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
36.8
0.546% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
20.6%
4.45% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$56,160
1.59% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$197,500
6.7% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
151,624
1.47% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in St. Louis city, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in St. Louis city, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Louis city, MO are Saint Louis University (3,813 degrees awarded in 2023), Ranken Technical College (759 degrees), and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing (390 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in St. Louis city, MO was $197,500, and the homeownership rate was 45.3%.

Most people in St. Louis city, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Louis city, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

St. Louis city, MO is home to a population of 289k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.8% of St. Louis city, MO residents were born outside of the country (19.6k people).

In 2024, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in St. Louis city, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 121k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%
2024 Citizenship
96.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.1% of St. Louis city, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in St. Louis city, MO was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis city, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    128k ± 411
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    121k ± 1.07k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    10.1k ± 331
5.3%
Hispanic Population
15.3k people

In 2024, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in St. Louis city, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 121k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.3% of the people in St. Louis city, MO are hispanic (15.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in St. Louis city, MO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    41,951 ± 5,011 people
  2. India
    23,410 ± 3,749 people
  3. China
    17,257 ± 3,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,951 Missouri residents, followed by India with 23,410 and China with 17,257.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.8%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
19.6k people
6.47%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
19k people

As of 2024, 6.8% of St. Louis city, MO residents (19.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Louis city, MO was 6.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,381 ± 510
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,958 ± 554
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,895 ± 396

St. Louis city, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of St. Louis city, MO employs 152k people. In 2024, the largest industries in St. Louis city, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (25,969 people), Educational Services (17,864 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (14,097 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($133,021), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,187).

Employment

Occupations

152k
2024 Value
± 3,421
−1.47%
1 Year decline
± 3.23%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Louis city, MO declined at a rate of −1.47%, from 154k employees to 152k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Louis city, MO, are Management Occupations (16,752 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,971 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,473 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Louis city, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

152k
2024 Value
± 3,421
−1.47%
1 Year decline
± 3.23%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Louis city, MO declined at a rate of −1.47%, from 154k employees to 152k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Louis city, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,969 people), Educational Services (17,864 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (14,097 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Louis city, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Louis city, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,895
Median earning men ± $1,725
$43,206
Median earning women ± $1,284

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,189), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,597), and Public Administration ($64,526).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,571), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,811), and Wholesale Trade ($55,205).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.17%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,638
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. 583
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 529
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $2.04M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $1.76M
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. $1.4M
    Finance and Insurance

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for St. Louis city, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in St. Louis city, MO awarded 5,687 degrees. The student population of St. Louis city, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 9,789 male students and 11,951 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Louis city, MO are White (3,545 and 66.1%), Black or African American (731 and 13.6%), Asian (478 and 8.91%), and Hispanic or Latino (282 and 5.26%).

The largest universities in St. Louis city, MO by number of degrees awarded are Saint Louis University (3,813 and 67%), Ranken Technical College (759 and 13.3%), and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing (390 and 6.86%).

The most popular majors in St. Louis city, MO are Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (381 and 6.7%), Registered Nursing (316 and 5.56%), and Law (183 and 3.22%).

The median tuition costs in St. Louis city, MO are $27,495 for private four year colleges, and $5,808 and $10,440 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in St. Louis city, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 21,740 (45% men and 55% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 21,740 students enrolled in St. Louis city, MO, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,299 records, of which 56.2% were women and 43.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Biological Sciences
    162 degrees awarded
  2. Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
    342 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    220 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in St. Louis city, MO was General Biological Sciences with 162 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Saint Louis University
    3,813 degrees awarded
  2. Ranken Technical College
    759 degrees awarded
  3. Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
    390 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Louis University with 3,813 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,373 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Louis city, MO, which is 0.716 times less than the 3,314 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,545 degrees mean that there were 4.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 731 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,495) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,137) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Louis city, MO was $197,500 in 2024, which is 0.594 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $185,100 to $197,500, a 6.7% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Louis city, MO is 45.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in St. Louis city, MO have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Louis city, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 19.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Louis city, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.58%.

Housing

Property

$197,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,302
$65,612
Median Property Taxes
±$2,098

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Louis city, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

45.3%
Homeownership
2024
60.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 45.3% of the housing units in St. Louis city, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$56,160
Median Household Income
± $1,305
145k
Number of Households
± 3,450

In 2024, the median household income of the 145k households in St. Louis city, MO grew to $56,160 from the previous year's value of $55,279.

The following chart displays the households in St. Louis city, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Louis city, MO is from Missouri.
0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2023, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.848% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (64.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (17%)
  3. Carpooled (6.75%)

In 2024, 64.1% of workers in St. Louis city, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17%) and those who carpooled to work (6.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Louis city, MO have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in St. Louis city, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. Louis city, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Louis city, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 19.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Louis city, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.58%.

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Poverty & Diversity

20.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Louis city, MO (57.8k out of 280k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Louis city, MO is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2025, 27.1% of the children was living in poverty in St. Louis city, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 14.9%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 1.82k in St. Louis city, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 170 per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.7% of the population of St. Louis city, MO has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Louis city, MO see 1,033 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1500 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 166 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,033 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Louis city, MO

Primary care physicians in St. Louis city, MO see an average of 1,033 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 27.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.31%
Uninsured
47.5%
Employer Coverage
19.6%
Medicaid
10.8%
Medicare
11.4%
Non-Group
1.4%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Louis city, MO declined by 0.265% from 9.34% to 9.31%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 124 in St. Louis city, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in St. Louis city, MO.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.57% in St. Louis city, MO.

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