St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO

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2023 Population

173,455

0.962% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

0.545% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.6%

5.28% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$63,500

5.22% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$202,100

7.27% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

94,445

5.97% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO had a population of 173k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $63,500. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO declined from 175,140 to 173,455, a −0.962% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,351 to $63,500, a 5.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.31%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.95%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%).

9.71% of the households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, 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.

96.2% of the residents in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Lutheran School of Nursing (39 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2023, the median property value in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was $202,100, and the homeownership rate was 52.7%.

Most people in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO borders St. Louis County (Inner Ring South) PUMA, MO, St. Clair County (Northwest) PUMA, IL, St. Clair (South & East) & Monroe Counties PUMA, IL, St. Louis County (Inner Ring Central) PUMA, MO, and St. Louis City (North) PUMA, MO.

United States Illinois Missouri

Population & Diversity

St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 173k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.77% of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2023, there were 2.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.47k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (6,239 households), Vietnamese (1,513 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (945 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

87,153

Women

50.6%

85,134

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 172,287 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 1.52k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
45.6k ± 2.72k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.47k ± 870

6.79%

Hispanic Population

11.8k people

6.79% of the people in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (11.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,948 ± 1,077 people
Vietnam
1,518 ± 952 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
665 ± 632 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,948 St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,518 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 665.

Foreign-Born Population

6.77%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

6.79%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

As of 2023, 6.77% of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO residents (11.7k 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 St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was 6.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,239 households (3.84%)
Vietnamese
1,513 households (0.93%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
945 households (0.581%)

9.71% of the households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 3.84% of the households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,681 ± 416
Gulf War (2001-)
1,770 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
1,212 ± 266

St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO employs 94.4k people. The largest industries in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are Restaurants & Food Services (7,178 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,004 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,739 people), and the highest paying industries are Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($176,682), Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($139,193), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($129,064).

Males in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,755. The income inequality in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

50,652

Women

50.3%

49,997

Men

49.7%

The workforce of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 100,649 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

94.4k

2022 Value

−5.97%

1 Year decline

± −5.97%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −5.97%, from 100k employees to 94.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (2,631 people), Other managers (2,157 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,863 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

94.4k

2022 Value

−5.97%

1 Year decline

± −5.97%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −5.97%, from 100k employees to 94.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,178 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,004 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,739 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,582

Median earning men ± $1,977

$45,596

Median earning women ± $1,497

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,732), Information ($70,878), and Public Administration ($63,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($65,179), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,041), and Manufacturing ($61,871).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% 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 13%.

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

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.

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

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO awarded 39 degrees. The student population of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are White (24 and 61.5%), followed by Black or African American (13 and 33.3%), Asian (1 and 2.56%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 2.56%).

The largest universities in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Lutheran School of Nursing (39 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 16 students enrolled in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 9 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Lutheran School of Nursing

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

39 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lutheran School of Nursing with 39 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, which is 0.219 times less than the 32 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 1.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In false, 0% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (34.8k), High School or Equivalent (33.3k), and Some college (30k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was $202,100 in 2023, which is NaNN times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $188,400 to $202,100, a 7.27% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is 52.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is $63,500. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

Housing

Property

$202,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,222

$45,186

Median Property Taxes

±$1,650

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 (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.7%

Homeownership

2023

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 52.7% of the housing units in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$63,500

Median Household Income

± $2,005

85.8k

Number of Households

± 2,520

In 2023, the median household income of the 85.8k households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO grew to $63,500 from the previous year's value of $60,351.

The following chart displays the households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70.7%)
Worked At Home (15.6%)
Carpooled (6.47%)

In 2023, 70.7% of workers in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.47%).

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.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, 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 (South) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO (25.2k out of 172k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Black 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.

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.

Health

91% of the population of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 9.92% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1409 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1617 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Illinois see 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1213 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 344 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,409 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,409 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1,405 patients).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1,231 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri and Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.97%

Uninsured

53.5%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

9.92%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO declined by 5.77% from 9.52% to 8.97%.

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