Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Louis, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

288,512

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.4%128,219

Black

42.1%121,473

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%15,297

Two or More

4%11,564

Asian

3.5%10,146

Other

0.5%1,303

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%433

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%77

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%8,504

High School Diploma

20%42,232

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%12,157

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%27,901

Associate's Degree

6.6%13,879

Bachelor's Degree

22.6%47,524

Master's Degree

12.3%25,925

Professional Degree

3.4%7,190

Doctorate

2.9%6,041

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

41.1%

Graduate+

18.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$197,500

Median Renti

$997

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.3%65,612

Renter-Occupied

54.7%79,279

Total Units

174,111

Homeownership

45.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.5%5,568

$50K–$100K

12.7%8,336

$100K–$150K

13.2%8,663

$150K–$200K

16.3%10,678

$200K–$300K

23.2%15,201

$300K–$500K

18.8%12,323

$500K–$1M

5.9%3,889

$1M+

1.5%954

Rent Distribution

Under $500

7,004

$500–$750

10,594

$750–$1,000

21,269

$1,000–$1,250

15,644

$1,250–$1,500

9,681

$1,500–$2,000

9,016

$2,000+

3,910

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%750

2010–2019

3.3%5,690

2000–2009

4%7,004

1990–1999

2.7%4,730

1980–1989

3.4%5,851

1970–1979

4.3%7,526

1960–1969

6.4%11,137

1950–1959

10.3%17,877

1940–1949

7.3%12,735

1939 or earlier

57.9%100,811

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.8%96,855

Electricity

30.6%44,271

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%1,920

No Fuel

0.6%885

Other

0.3%489

Fuel Oil

0.1%185

Wood

0.1%161

Solar

0.1%94

Coal

0%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,160

Mean Household Incomei

$81,764

Per Capita Incomei

$41,187

Poverty Ratei

20%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

160,417

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%12,645

$10K–$15K

6.5%9,470

$15K–$20K

4.3%6,235

$20K–$25K

4.2%6,062

$25K–$30K

4.6%6,640

$30K–$35K

4.1%5,917

$35K–$40K

4.2%6,112

$40K–$45K

4.3%6,257

$45K–$50K

4%5,741

$50K–$60K

7.5%10,850

$60K–$75K

9.7%14,094

$75K–$100K

11.1%16,029

$100K–$125K

7.3%10,578

$125K–$150K

6%8,639

$150K–$200K

6.8%9,823

$200K+

6.8%9,799

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

15,625

Residentsi

24,824

Avg. Tenant Renti

$251/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing2,790 homes96% occupied$241/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4,964 homes93% occupied$273/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab12 homes88% occupied

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Section 8 NC/SR4,573 homes93% occupied$239/mo rent

Multi-Family Other3,286 homes96% occupied$245/mo rent

LIHTC8,072 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,160/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

82.4%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

15.7%

Who Receives This Housing

73.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89.3% of subsidized households are minority

20.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20,4507.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,479

India

1,279

China

1,268

Philippines

663

Korea

615

Canada

413

Germany

408

United Kingdom

403

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13,053(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured