St. Louis, MO
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 11.27.20)
AGE IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 22,080 | 7.3% |
| 25 to 29 years | 32,816 | 10.8% |
| 30 to 34 years | 28,119 | 9.3% |
| 35 to 39 years | 20,029 | 6.6% |
| 40 to 44 years | 19,982 | 6.6% |
| 45 to 49 years | 17,069 | 5.6% |
| 50 to 54 years | 17,891 | 5.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 18,436 | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 21,802 | 7.2% |
| 65 to 69 years | 13,746 | 4.5% |
| 70 to 74 years | 11,460 | 3.8% |
| 75 to 79 years | 6,720 | 2.2% |
| 80 to 84 years | 4,324 | 1.4% |
| 85+ years | 5,489 | 1.8% |
The median age in St Louis is 36.4 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 142,649 | 47.1% |
| Black or African American | 137,404 | 45.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 685 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10,878 | 3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 432 | 0.1% |
| Other | 2,698 | 0.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 6,006 | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18,485 | 8.5% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 51,476 | 23.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 46,947 | 21.5% |
| Associate’s degree | 14,050 | 6.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 45,640 | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 35,279 | 16.2% |
| High school graduate or higher | 193,392 | 88.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 80,919 | 37.1% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 136,964 | 62.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 12.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% |
Median household income: $43,889
Mean household income: $63,791
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $23,820 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $26,491 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $31,346 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $51,100 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $62,904 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 253,412 | NA |
| Never married | 123,172 | 48.6% |
| Now married (except separated) | 78,498 | 31.0% |
| Separated | 7,922 | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 14,012 | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 29,808 | 11.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 65,085 | 22.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Owner-occupied housing units | 60,920 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 79,535 |
| Single-family detached units | 76,014 |
| Homeownership rate | 43.4% |
| Vacancy rate | 20.4% |
| Renters rate | 56.6% |
| Average housing value | $170,686 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with/mortgage) | $920 |
| Average rent | $680 |
Source: US Census; htps://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERSTICS IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Average income | $60,564 |
| Average household size | 2.14 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 65.6% |
| Percent disabled | 15.4% |
| Percent with health coverage | 88.3% |
| Average travel time to work | 24.4 minutes |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 9.3% |
| Percent veterans | 6.6% |
| Percent foreign born | 6.8% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 1.1% |
Source US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $56,481.65 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $441.24 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $255.72 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $80.81 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $38.07 |
| Apparel & services | $1,670.91 |
| Men’s apparel | $322.51 |
| Women’s apparel | $555.47 |
| Children’s apparel | $250.22 |
| Boys’ apparel | $84.87 |
| Girls’ apparel | $93.95 |
| Footwear | $387.06 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $2,847.06 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $292.72 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $881.57 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,321.01 |
| Education | $1,169.61 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $2,409.37 |
| Club membership fees | $169.62 |
| Dating services | $0.75 |
| Pet food | $191.83 |
| Pet services | $45.43 |
| Food consumed at home | $4,010.45 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $525.76 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $407.82 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $778.58 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $897.21 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $398.65 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,401.07 |
| Health care | $4,352.11 |
| Medical services | $784.57 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $108.60 |
| Household Services | $1,513.14 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $58.87 |
| Lawn and garden services | $298.65 |
| Housekeeping services | $118.73 |
| PC repair | $5.25 |
| Housing | $18,110.91 |
| Home improvements | $1,670.75 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,759.60 |
| Phone services | $1,386.11 |
| Water | $523.69 |
| Life and other insurance | $314.01 |
| Pensions and social security | $5,841.62 |
| Personal care products and services | $672.82 |
| Hair care products | $82.18 |
| Personal care products | $281.18 |
| Local transportation | $6,571.22 |
| Gasoline | $1,724.64 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $891.03 |
| Travel | $1,578.14 |
| Airline fares | $391.06 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $18.92 |
| Lodging on trips | $424.27 |
| Food and drink on trips | $384.83 |
| Entertainment on trips | $133.38 |
Source US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN ST LOUIS COUNTY (home to ST LOUIS, MISSOURI)
| % with any debt in collections | 29% |
| Average debt in collections | $1,692 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 17% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $651 |
| % with student loan debt | 19% |
| Average student loan debt | $21,423 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $191 |
| % with auto debt | 32% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 6,529 | 4.3% |
| February 2019 | 6,212 | 4.1% |
| March 2019 | 6,484 | 4.3% |
| April 2019 | 5,021 | 3.3% |
| May 2019 | 5,343 | 3.5% |
| June 2019 | 6,562 | 4.2% |
| July 2019 | 7,149 | 4.6% |
| August 2019 | 6,618 | 4.3% |
| September 2019 | 4,863 | 3.2% |
| October 2019 | 5,048 | 3.3% |
| November 2019 | 5,579 | 3.6% |
| December 2019 | 6,049 | 3.9% |
| January 2020 | 6,958 | 4.5% |
| February 2020 | 6,102 | 4.0% |
| March 2020 | 7,084 | 4.6% |
| April 2020 | 17,592 | 11.7% |
| May 2020 | 20, | 13.5% |
| June 2020 | 18,452 | 11.9% |
| July 2020 | 17,408 | 11.0% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.ls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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