St. Louis city, MO

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Population

302,838

1.88% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

Median Age

36.4

Poverty Rate

24.2%

Median Household Income

$43,889

5.91% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$154,800

9.48% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

158,338

0.944% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, St. Louis city, MO had a population of 303k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $43,889. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of St. Louis city, MO declined from 308,626 to 302,838, a -1.88% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,441 to $43,889, a 5.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis city, MO are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (44.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), White (Hispanic) (2.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%). NaNk% of the people in St. Louis city, MO speak a non-English language, and 96.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Louis city, MO are Saint Louis University (3,502 degrees awarded in 2017), Saint Louis Community College (2,248 degrees), and Ranken Technical College (773 degrees).

The median property value in St. Louis city, MO is $154,800, and the homeownership rate is 43.7%. Most people in St. Louis city, MO commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Louis city, MO is 2 cars per household.

St. Louis city, MO borders Madison County, IL, St. Clair County, IL, and St. Louis County, MO.

Photo by Thomas Hawk

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in St. Louis city, MO went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 79.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (15.9%), followed by Other (4.67%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, MO with 85.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (79.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (15.9%)
Republican Party
Other (4.67%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 79.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (15.9%), followed by Other (4.67%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Missouri.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for St. Louis city, MO

79.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Missouri

Mercer County, MO
85.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bollinger County, MO
85% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Barton County, MO
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Missouri was Mercer County, MO with 85.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Missouri colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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.

Diversity

St. Louis city, MO is home to a population of 303k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.95% of St. Louis city, MO residents were born outside of the country (21k people).

In 2018, there were 1.03 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in St. Louis city, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 134k White (Non-Hispanic) and 10.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis city, MO

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 1.81k
White (Non-Hispanic)
134k ± 275
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10.7k ± 679

4.13%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

4.13% of the people in St. Louis city, MO are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Louis city, MO as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.95%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

21k people

6.89%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

21.2k people

As of 2018, 6.95% of St. Louis city, MO residents (21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Louis city, MO was 6.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. Louis city, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4

In 2018, the median age of all people in St. Louis city, MO was 36.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in St. Louis city, MO are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all St. Louis city, MO residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,406 ± 4,796 people
China
19,981 ± 3,465 people
India
18,427 ± 3,328 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,406 Missouri residents, followed by China with 19,981 and India with 18,427.

Citizenship

96.5%

2018 Citizenship

95.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.5% of St. Louis city, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in St. Louis city, MO was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. Louis city, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,995 ± 971
Gulf War (2001-)
2,837 ± 916
Gulf War (1990s)
2,650 ± 876

St. Louis city, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in St. Louis city, MO is $43,889. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in St. Louis city, MO was Census Tract 1034 with a value of $77,174, followed by Census Tract 1038 and Census Tract 1121, with respective values of $75,507 and $70,451.

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,612. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of St. Louis city, MO employs 158k people. The largest industries in St. Louis city, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,828 people), Educational Services (18,736 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,251 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($122,733), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,011), and Utilities ($56,487).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,889

2018 value

± $2,305

5.91%

1 Year Growth

± 7.15%

Households in St. Louis city, MO have a median annual income of $43,889, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,441 in 2017, which represents a 5.91% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in St. Louis city, MO compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

$63,351

Average Male Salary in Missouri

± $1,432

$46,612

Average Female Salary in Missouri

± $1,019

In 2018, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Missouri

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$74,580 ± $64,696
Asian
$72,953 ± $8,565
American Indian
$52,051 ± $20,853

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Missouri.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Louis city, MO is from Missouri.

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.46

2017 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2018, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.206% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1034
Census Tract 1038
Census Tract 1121

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Louis city, MO was Census Tract 1034 with a value of $77,174, followed by Census Tract 1038 and Census Tract 1121, with respective values of $75,507 and $70,451.

The following map shows all of the tracts in St. Louis city, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

24.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Louis city, MO (73.2k out of 303k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
49,049 ± 1,543
White
18,463 ± 908
Hispanic
3,313 ± 384

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

158k

2018 Value

± 6,674

0.944%

1 Year growth

± 5.81%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in St. Louis city, MO grew at a rate of 0.944%, from 157k employees to 158k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Louis city, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,393 people), Management Occupations (14,524 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,110 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Louis city, MO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of St. Louis city, MO, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,393 people), Management Occupations (14,524 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,110 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, St. Louis city, MO has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.08 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.97 times), and Legal Occupations (1.83 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of St. Louis city, MO, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($107,178), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,688), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($62,171).

Industries

Employment by Industries

158k

2018 Value

± 6,674

0.944%

1 Year growth

± 5.81%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in St. Louis city, MO grew at a rate of 0.944%, from 157k employees to 158k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Louis city, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,828 people), Educational Services (18,736 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,251 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in St. Louis city, MO, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,828 people), Educational Services (18,736 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,251 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, St. Louis city, MO has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.36 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.29 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.27 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in St. Louis city, MO, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($122,733), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,011), and Utilities ($56,487).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $27.7B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($24B) and Mixed freight ($22.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$272B

2015 Value in Missouri

$433B

Projected 2045 Value in Missouri

59.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Missouri trade was $272B. This is expected to increase 59.4% to $433B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$31.1B
Kansas
$13.5B
Texas
$9.57B

In 2015, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $31.1B, followed by Kansas with $13.5B and Texas and $9.57B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in St. Louis city, MO awarded 7,924 degrees. The student population of St. Louis city, MO is skewed towards women, with 16,303 male students and 23,308 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Louis city, MO are White (5,231 and 68.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,315 and 17.1%), Asian (485 and 6.32%), and Hispanic or Latino (253 and 3.29%).

The largest universities in St. Louis city, MO by number of degrees awarded are Saint Louis University (3,502 and 44.2%), Saint Louis Community College (2,248 and 28.4%), and Ranken Technical College (773 and 9.76%).

The most popular majors in St. Louis city, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,203 and 15.2%), Registered Nursing (521 and 6.57%), and General Business Administration & Management (507 and 6.4%).

The median tuition costs in St. Louis city, MO are $23,490 for private four year colleges, and $4,896 and $9,529 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
152 degree-majorss awarded
Computer Engineering Technology
79 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,193 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in St. Louis city, MO was Registered Nursing with 152 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in St. Louis city, MO according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saint Louis University
3,502 degrees awarded
Saint Louis Community College
2,248 degrees awarded
Ranken Technical College
773 degrees awarded

$4,896

Median In-State Public

$23,490

Median Private

In 2017, the St. Louis city, MO institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Louis University with 3,502 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,249

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,675

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,249 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Louis city, MO, which is 0.695 times less than the 4,675 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in St. Louis city, MO by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,231 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,315 degrees awarded
Asian
485 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in St. Louis city, MO were to White students. These 5,231 degrees mean that there were 3.98 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,315 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Louis city, MO was $154,800 in 2018, which is 0.674 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $141,400 to $154,800, a 9.48% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Louis city, MO is 43.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in St. Louis city, MO have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in St. Louis city, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$154,800

2018 Median

± $6,006

$141,400

2017 Median

± $6,702

In 2018, the median property value in St. Louis city, MO grew to to $154,800 from the previous year's value of $141,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in St. Louis city, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Louis city, MO the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,889

Median Household Income

± $2,305

144k

Number of Households

± 6,111

In 2018, the median household income of the 144k households in St. Louis city, MO grew to $43,889 from the previous year's value of $41,441.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in St. Louis city, MO 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 $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

43.7%

2018 Homeownership

43.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 43.7% of the housing units in St. Louis city, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in St. Louis city, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Louis city, MO have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.04% of the workforce in St. Louis city, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Louis city, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
72.2%
Public Transit
10.1%
Carpooled
6.5%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in St. Louis city, MO was Drove Alone (72.2%), followed by those who Public Transit (10.1%) and those who Carpooled (6.5%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

Health

89.5% of the population of St. Louis city, MO has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in St. Louis city, MO see 1178 patients per year on average, which represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1922 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 331 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Pemiscot County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.2%). Additionally, DeKalb County and Marion County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,178 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 1,178 patients per year. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (1,202 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Missouri

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.5%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Louis city, MO declined by 1.4% from 10.7% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Louis city, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.