St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO

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2021 Population
116,006
1.78% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
42.6
0.467% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
5.09%
12% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$103,124
7.01% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$304,200
5.77% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
57,910
1.54% 1-year growth

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In 2021, St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO had a population of 116k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $103,124. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO grew from 113,982 to 116,006, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $96,368 to $103,124, a 7.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.64%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.02%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), and White (Hispanic) (1.66%).

11.4% of the households in St. Louis County (Central West) 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.

96.1% of the residents in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO are Logan University (508 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was $304,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 116k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.97% of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (10.4k people).

In 2021, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94k people) in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.86k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.83k 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 County (Central West) PUMA, MO are Spanish (2,150 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,648 households), and Telugu (1,420 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
58,927
Women
50.8%
57,123
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,050 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

96.1%
2021 Citizenship
95.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    94k ± 2.19k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    8.86k ± 971
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    5.83k ± 1.15k
3.2%
Hispanic Population
3.71k people

In 2021, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94k people) in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.86k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.83k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.2% of the people in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO are hispanic (3.71k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    2,818 ± 1,287 people
  2. China
    1,256 ± 865 people
  3. Korea
    651 ± 625 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was India, the natal country of 2,818 St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO residents, followed by China with 1,256 and Korea with 651.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.97%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
10.4k people
9.4%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
10.7k people

As of 2021, 8.97% of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO residents (10.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was 9.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,150 households (1.97%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,648 households (1.51%)
  3. Telugu
    1,420 households (1.3%)

11.4% of the households in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.97% of the households in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,218 ± 292
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    829 ± 266
  3. Korea
    558 ± 170

St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO employs 57.9k people. The largest industries in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO are Elementary & secondary schools (3,778 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,544 people), and Construction (2,679 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($161,271), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($154,128), and Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($153,363).

Males in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.57 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,833. The income inequality in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,527
Women
46.5%
30,506
Men
53.5%

The workforce of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 57,033 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

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Occupations

57.9k
2021 Value
1.54%
1 Year growth
± 1.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.54%, from 57k employees to 57.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, are Other managers (1,929 people), Registered nurses (1,558 people), and Software developers (1,515 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

57.9k
2021 Value
1.54%
1 Year growth
± 1.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.54%, from 57k employees to 57.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,778 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,544 people), and Construction (2,679 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, 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

$72,842
Median earning men ± $3,021
$48,970
Median earning women ± $3,338

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($127,875), Wholesale Trade ($102,908), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,385).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,250), Manufacturing ($93,462), and Public Administration ($78,214).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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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
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

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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
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

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.

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In 2021, universities in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO awarded 508 degrees. The student population of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 795 male students and 1,083 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO are White (315 and 62.4%), followed by Unknown (94 and 18.6%), Black or African American (43 and 8.51%), and Hispanic or Latino (19 and 3.76%).

The largest universities in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Logan University (508 and 100%).

The most popular majors in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO are Chiropractic (209 and 41.1%), Clinical Nutritionist (132 and 26%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (95 and 18.7%).

The median tuition cost in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $6,600.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,878 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,878 students enrolled in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,355 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 95 degree-majors awarded
  2. 2 degree-majors awarded
  3. 132 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 95 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
508 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Logan University with 508 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 229 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, which is 0.821 times less than the 279 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 315 degrees mean that there were 3.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 94 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

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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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.121% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.185% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (30.5k), Graduate Degree (21.4k), and Some college (15.6k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was $304,200 in 2021, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $287,600 to $304,200, a 5.77% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO is 79.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO is $103,124. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Property

$304,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,948
$37,057
Median Property Taxes
±$1,254

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 County (Central West) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

79.8%
Homeownership
2021
63.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 79.8% of the housing units in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$103,124
Median Household Income
± $3,588
46.4k
Number of Households
± 1,592

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.4k households in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO grew to $103,124 from the previous year's value of $96,368.

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Wage Distribution

0.468
2021 Wage GINI in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO
0.473
2020 Wage GINI in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.977% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.1%)
  3. Carpooled (4.57%)

In 2021, 79.7% of workers in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.1%) and those who carpooled to work (4.57%).

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Commute Time

24 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.865% of the workforce in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, 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 County (Central West) 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 County (Central West) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

5.09% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO (5.86k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Louis County (Central West) 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.

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95.9% of the population of St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 65% on employee plans, 3.28% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.739% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,405 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.12%
Uninsured
65%
Employer Coverage
3.28%
Medicaid
16.6%
Medicare
10.2%
Non-Group
0.739%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO declined by 9.36% from 4.55% to 4.12%.

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