2023 ACS Census Data · Population 996,618
St. Louis County is a large county in Missouri with a population of 996,618. The median household income is $81,340, 25% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.6%, median home value is $260,700, and 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 95% above the national average.
Population
996,618
2023 estimate
Rank #50 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$81,340
Household
Rank #464 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$260,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #704 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
46.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #131 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.
52.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
37% above Missouri avg·25% above national avg
Poverty Rate
35% above Missouri avg·36% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% above Missouri avg·13% 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 →
$51,085
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
60% above Missouri avg·25% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
52% above Missouri avg·25% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below Missouri avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
23% below Missouri avg·13% below national avg
Housing Units
445,472
Households
414,739
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,718
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
129% above Missouri avg·95% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Missouri avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.1%
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