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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