Florissant, MO

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2023 Population
51,915
0.483% 1-year decline
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.5
1.08% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
9.5%
3.6% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$66,344
3.37% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$136,200
8.79% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
27,743
3.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Florissant, MO had a population of 51.9k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $66,344. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Florissant, MO declined from 52,167 to 51,915, a −0.483% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,178 to $66,344, a 3.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Florissant, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.28%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.1%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.892%).

None of the households in Florissant, 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.

97.9% of the residents in Florissant, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Bell-Brown Medical Institute (222 degrees awarded in 2021) and Saint Louis Christian College (24 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Florissant, MO was $136,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Florissant, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Florissant, MO was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Florissant, MO is home to a population of 51.9k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.64% of Florissant, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.89k people).

In 2023, there were 1.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.8k people) in Florissant, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.26k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%
2023 Citizenship
98.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Florissant, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Florissant, MO was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Florissant, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    24.8k ± 1.2k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    21.9k ± 1.49k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    3.26k ± 1.01k
2.1%
Hispanic Population
1.09k people

In 2023, there were 1.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.8k people) in Florissant, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.26k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.1% of the people in Florissant, MO are hispanic (1.09k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    37,430 ± 4,735 people
  2. India
    22,246 ± 3,655 people
  3. China
    18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.64%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.89k people
3.93%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.05k people

As of 2023, 3.64% of Florissant, MO residents (1.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Florissant, MO was 3.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    843 ± 227
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    475 ± 184
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    439 ± 208

Florissant, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Florissant, MO employs 27.7k people. The largest industries in Florissant, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,542 people), Retail Trade (3,894 people), and Manufacturing (2,637 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,032), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($70,208), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,596).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

27.7k
2023 Value
± 1,655
3.2%
1 Year growth
± 8.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Florissant, MO grew at a rate of 3.2%, from 26.9k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Florissant, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,418 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,631 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,881 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Florissant, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

27.7k
2023 Value
± 1,655
3.2%
1 Year growth
± 8.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Florissant, MO grew at a rate of 3.2%, from 26.9k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Florissant, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,542 people), Retail Trade (3,894 people), and Manufacturing (2,637 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Florissant, MO, though some of these residents may live in Florissant, 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

$45,193
Median earning men ± $3,550
$39,014
Median earning women ± $2,907

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,972), Public Administration ($59,375), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,135).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($56,701), Information ($55,333), and Wholesale Trade ($54,419).

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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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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.

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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US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2021, universities in Florissant, MO awarded 246 degrees. The student population of Florissant, MO in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 33 male students and 29 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Florissant, MO are Unknown (222 and 90.6%), followed by White (12 and 4.9%), Black or African American (10 and 4.08%), and Asian (1 and 0.408%).

The largest universities in Florissant, MO by number of degrees awarded are Bell-Brown Medical Institute (222 and 90.2%) and Saint Louis Christian College (24 and 9.76%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Florissant, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 27.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 62 (53.2% men and 46.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 62 students enrolled in Florissant, MO, 53.2% men and 46.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 37 records, of which 48.6% were women and 51.4% men.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 222 degrees awarded
  2. 24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bell-Brown Medical Institute with 222 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 40 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Florissant, MO, which is 0.194 times less than the 206 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 222 degrees mean that there were 18.5 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 12 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Florissant, MO was $136,200 in 2023, which is 0.449 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $125,200 to $136,200, a 8.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Florissant, MO is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Florissant, MO have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Florissant, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Florissant, MO is $66,344. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Florissant, MO was Census Tract 2109.21 with a value of $83,056, followed by Census Tract 2109.26 and Census Tract 2109.24, with respective values of $77,449 and $76,169.

Property

$136,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,741
$14,084
Median Property Taxes
±$1,045

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Rent vs Own

66.5%
Homeownership
2023
68.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 66.5% of the housing units in Florissant, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 2109.21
  2. Census Tract 2109.26
  3. Census Tract 2109.24

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Florissant, MO was Census Tract 2109.21 with a value of $83,056, followed by Census Tract 2109.26 and Census Tract 2109.24, with respective values of $77,449 and $76,169.

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Household Income

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$66,344
Median Household Income
± $4,376
21.2k
Number of Households
± 1,319

In 2023, the median household income of the 21.2k households in Florissant, MO grew to $66,344 from the previous year's value of $64,178.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Florissant, MO is from Missouri.
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.6%)
  3. Carpooled (5.86%)

In 2023, 79.2% of workers in Florissant, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.86%).

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Commute Time

26.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Florissant, MO have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in Florissant, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

9.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Florissant, MO (4.83k out of 50.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Florissant, 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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Health

91.3% of the population of Florissant, MO has health coverage, with 57.3% on employee plans, 9.42% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 9.9% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Louis County, MO see 788 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (797 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1117 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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788 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Louis County, MO

Primary care physicians in St. Louis County, MO see an average of 788 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (797 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Louis County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.72%
Uninsured
57.3%
Employer Coverage
9.42%
Medicaid
13.4%
Medicare
9.9%
Non-Group
1.17%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Florissant, MO declined by 1.43% from 8.85% to 8.72%.

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