2023 ACS Census Data · Population 293,109
St. Louis city is a large county in Missouri with a population of 293,109. The median household income is $55,279, 15% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.8%, median home value is $185,100, and 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 67% above the national average.
Population
293,109
2023 estimate
Rank #246 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$55,279
Household
Rank #2339 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$185,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1415 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
40.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #248 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Missouri avg·15% below national avg
Poverty Rate
33% below Missouri avg·32% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% above Missouri avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,947
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
14% above Missouri avg·12% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
27% above Missouri avg·5% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
38% below Missouri avg·38% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
51% below Missouri avg·39% below national avg
Housing Units
173,920
Households
144,450
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,458
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
96% above Missouri avg·67% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Missouri avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.8%
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