Webster Groves, MO

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    2024 Population
    23,712
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.18%
    14.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $115,227
    4.07% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $387,600
    4.36% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    12,105
    0.0331% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Webster Groves, 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.

    98.9% of the residents in Webster Groves, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Webster Groves, MO are Webster University (2,676 degrees awarded in 2024) and Eden Theological Seminary (21 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Webster Groves, MO was $387,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

    Most people in Webster Groves, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Webster Groves, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Webster Groves, MO is home to a population of 23.7k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.74% of Webster Groves, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.12k people).

    In 2024, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.2k people) in Webster Groves, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.47k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 1.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Webster Groves, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Webster Groves, MO was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Webster Groves, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      19.2k ± 1.03k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      1.47k ± 1.05k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.23k ± 378
    3.33%
    Hispanic Population
    789 people

    In 2024, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.2k people) in Webster Groves, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.47k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 1.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.33% of the people in Webster Groves, MO are hispanic (789 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Webster Groves, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.74%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.12k people
    4.68%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.11k people

    As of 2024, 4.74% of Webster Groves, MO residents (1.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Webster Groves, MO was 4.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      348 ± 143
    2. Vietnam
      214 ± 101
    3. Korea
      104 ± 62

    Webster Groves, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    97.9% of the population of Webster Groves, MO has health coverage, with 65.9% on employee plans, 2.41% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.503% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    2.11%
    Uninsured
    65.9%
    Employer Coverage
    2.41%
    Medicaid
    16.4%
    Medicare
    12.6%
    Non-Group
    0.503%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Webster Groves, MO declined by 13.3% from 2.43% to 2.11%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Webster Groves, MO employs 12.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Webster Groves, MO were Educational Services (2,110 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,051 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,719 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($155,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($138,869), and Finance & Insurance ($138,214).

    Employment

    Occupations

    12.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 848
    0.0331%
    1 Year growth
    ± 10.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Webster Groves, MO grew at a rate of 0.0331%, from 12.1k employees to 12.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Webster Groves, MO, are Management Occupations (1,967 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,436 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,267 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Webster Groves, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    12.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 848
    0.0331%
    1 Year growth
    ± 10.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Webster Groves, MO grew at a rate of 0.0331%, from 12.1k employees to 12.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Webster Groves, MO, are Educational Services (2,110 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,051 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,719 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Webster Groves, MO, though some of these residents may live in Webster Groves, 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

    $98,493
    Median earning men ± $6,350
    $61,068
    Median earning women ± $8,670

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($174,659), Manufacturing ($135,036), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($120,375).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($110,288), Manufacturing ($108,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,545).

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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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

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

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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

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

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Webster Groves, MO awarded 2,697 degrees. The student population of Webster Groves, MO in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 4,253 male students and 4,079 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Webster Groves, MO are White (1,060 and 55.3%), Black or African American (469 and 24.5%), Hispanic or Latino (166 and 8.65%), and Unknown (79 and 4.12%).

    The largest universities in Webster Groves, MO by number of degrees awarded are Webster University (2,676 and 99.2%) and Eden Theological Seminary (21 and 0.779%).

    The most popular majors in Webster Groves, MO are Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management (530 and 19.7%), General Business Administration & Management (525 and 19.5%), and Electronic Operations & Warfare (299 and 11.1%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $31,450.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Webster Groves, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 8,332 (51% men and 49% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 8,332 students enrolled in Webster Groves, MO, 51% men and 49% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 3,637 records, of which 34.5% were women and 65.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management
      530 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      448 degrees awarded
    3. Electronic Operations & Warfare
      189 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Webster Groves, MO was Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management with 530 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Webster Groves, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Webster University
      2,676 degrees awarded
    2. Eden Theological Seminary
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Webster University with 2,676 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,411 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Webster Groves, MO, which is 1.1 times more than the 1,286 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,060 degrees mean that there were 2.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 469 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Webster Groves, MO was $387,600 in 2024, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $371,400 to $387,600, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Webster Groves, MO is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Webster Groves, MO have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Webster Groves, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $387,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,066
    $7,186
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$468

    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 Webster Groves, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.1% of the housing units in Webster Groves, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Webster Groves, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $115,227
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,638
    9.45k
    Number of Households
    ± 793

    In 2024, the median household income of the 9.45k households in Webster Groves, MO grew to $115,227 from the previous year's value of $110,716.

    The following chart displays the households in Webster Groves, 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Webster Groves, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (66.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (25.9%)
    3. Carpooled (4.09%)

    In 2024, 66.7% of workers in Webster Groves, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.9%) and those who carpooled to work (4.09%).

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

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    Commute Time

    19 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Webster Groves, MO have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.542% of the workforce in Webster Groves, 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 Webster Groves, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Webster Groves, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Webster Groves, MO (946 out of 22.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Webster Groves, 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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