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.

Florissant, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

51,773

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.4%23,527

Black

43.9%22,732

Two or More

6.8%3,501

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%1,261

Asian

0.9%455

Other

0.5%284

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%1,532

High School Diploma

26.4%9,433

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%3,110

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%6,010

Associate's Degree

14.2%5,071

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%5,571

Master's Degree

5.6%1,996

Professional Degree

0.7%260

Doctorate

0.5%193

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,800

Median Renti

$1,288

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%14,240

Renter-Occupied

32.9%6,989

Total Units

23,064

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%506

$50K–$100K

13.1%1,872

$100K–$150K

34.3%4,883

$150K–$200K

29.9%4,264

$200K–$300K

16.2%2,300

$300K–$500K

1.7%238

$500K–$1M

0.6%79

$1M+

0.7%98

Rent Distribution

Under $500

139

$500–$750

178

$750–$1,000

1,062

$1,000–$1,250

1,900

$1,250–$1,500

1,222

$1,500–$2,000

2,108

$2,000+

324

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%21

2010–2019

0.4%99

2000–2009

2%468

1990–1999

1.8%413

1980–1989

6.1%1,411

1970–1979

13.1%3,024

1960–1969

38.5%8,874

1950–1959

32.3%7,443

1940–1949

3.9%908

1939 or earlier

1.7%403

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83%17,619

Electricity

14.9%3,170

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%308

Fuel Oil

0.2%37

Other

0.2%33

Solar

0.1%28

No Fuel

0.1%22

Coal

0%7

Wood

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,318

Mean Household Incomei

$78,554

Per Capita Incomei

$33,549

Poverty Ratei

9.9%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

28,784

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%800

$10K–$15K

1.9%409

$15K–$20K

2.6%552

$20K–$25K

4.1%868

$25K–$30K

4.2%896

$30K–$35K

5%1,057

$35K–$40K

4.8%1,028

$40K–$45K

5.1%1,084

$45K–$50K

3.5%744

$50K–$60K

10.3%2,196

$60K–$75K

11.4%2,416

$75K–$100K

15.2%3,235

$100K–$125K

13.1%2,789

$125K–$150K

7.8%1,665

$150K–$200K

4.3%918

$200K+

2.7%572

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

1,049

Residentsi

2,492

Avg. Tenant Renti

$545/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

53 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers826 homes81% occupied$571/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8150 homes86% occupied$443/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC60 homes93% occupied$438/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,318/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

75.3%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

19.2%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

4.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

92.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.5% of subsidized households are minority

11.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25.6% 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

2,1024.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

169

Philippines

125

Korea

China

Poland

United Kingdom

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,750(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured