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.

Maplewood, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSASt. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington MSASt. Louis#63/266 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,156

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.4%5,824

Black

10.2%832

Two or More

10.1%825

Asian

5.7%465

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%183

Other

0.3%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%132

High School Diploma

17.8%1,073

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%282

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%924

Associate's Degree

4.3%259

Bachelor's Degree

31.1%1,876

Master's Degree

15%902

Professional Degree

3%179

Doctorate

4.1%247

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

53.2%

Graduate+

22%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$237,000

Median Renti

$970

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.8%1,759

Renter-Occupied

60.2%2,659

Total Units

4,745

Homeownership

39.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%14

$50K–$100K

2.6%46

$100K–$150K

11.3%199

$150K–$200K

19.6%344

$200K–$300K

38.7%681

$300K–$500K

19.5%343

$500K–$1M

6.9%121

$1M+

0.6%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

338

$750–$1,000

1,033

$1,000–$1,250

671

$1,250–$1,500

277

$1,500–$2,000

269

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%33

2010–2019

2.3%108

2000–2009

2.8%131

1990–1999

3.6%171

1980–1989

3.5%166

1970–1979

11.1%525

1960–1969

13.9%659

1950–1959

15.1%715

1940–1949

5%235

1939 or earlier

42.2%2,002

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.8%2,820

Electricity

35.8%1,583

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,125

Mean Household Incomei

$79,548

Per Capita Incomei

$44,708

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

5,581

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%180

$10K–$15K

1.3%59

$15K–$20K

0.9%38

$20K–$25K

3.5%155

$25K–$30K

2.1%92

$30K–$35K

5.9%262

$35K–$40K

7.1%312

$40K–$45K

5.2%230

$45K–$50K

11.4%503

$50K–$60K

5%223

$60K–$75K

13.7%607

$75K–$100K

15.2%671

$100K–$125K

7.2%317

$125K–$150K

5.3%233

$150K–$200K

7%309

$200K+

5.1%227

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

125

Residentsi

168

Avg. Tenant Renti

$233/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes82% occupied$397/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8108 homes62% occupied$207/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,125/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

93%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.1% of subsidized households are minority

24.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13.7% 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

7719.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

179

China

162

Mexico

India

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,440

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,409

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

444(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured