City · Missouri
Pacific, Missouri
Pacific, city, mostly in Franklin County (85.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in St. Louis County, Missouri. Pacific had 7,824 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,414 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,475 (±122). GEOID 2955910.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,824
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,414 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,475 ±122
Median household income
$62,860
±$8,060 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$249,300
±$22,859 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$906
±$92 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Pacific and what county is it in?
Pacific is a city mostly in Franklin County (85.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in St. Louis County, Missouri. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 1,077 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pacific is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 6,322 | 85.3% |
| St. Louis County | 1,092 | 14.7% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pacific, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,824 people lived in Pacific on July 1, 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 7,414 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,475 (±122).
| Measure | Pacific | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,475 ±122 | 105,950 | +1,136 |
| Households | 3,116 ±279 | 43,036 | +474 |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.18 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,218 ±287 | 46,312 | +468 |
Pacific's population since 2000
From 5,482 in 2000 to 7,824 in 2025: up 42.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pacific as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pacific?
The median resident of Pacific is 39.7 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.7%.
| Measure | Pacific | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 ±4.1 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.0% ±2.8 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±3.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Male | 56.3% ±3.9 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.7% ±4.7 pts | 88.7% | −11.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±4.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±3.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±4.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8% ±3.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±4.6 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.4% ±3.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pacific earn?
Half of Pacific's 3,116 households earn less than $62,860 a year (±$8,060), against $73,165 in Franklin County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $60,479 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pacific | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,860 ±$8,060 | $73,165 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,515 ±$11,573 | $92,432 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,860 ±$3,999 | $37,792 | +$5,310 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±2.3 pts | 8.2% | −9.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1% ±4.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±2.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±4.1 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0% ±3.7 pts | 90.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pacific?
Owners occupy 64.9% of Pacific's occupied homes and renters 35.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,300 by its owner (±$22,859). The median renter pays $906 a month including utilities, and 50.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pacific | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,300 ±$22,859 | $227,600 | +$71,834 |
| Median gross rent | $906 ±$92 | $893 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.2% ±16.4 pts | 31.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,518 ±$142 | $1,442 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.9% ±7.7 pts | 76.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.1% ±7.7 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,218 ±287 | 46,312 | +468 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±4.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6% ±7.6 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1% ±3.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3% ±3.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pacific building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Pacific in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pacific work and get to work?
83.9% of Pacific's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes.
| Measure | Pacific | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8% ±4.5 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9% ±4.2 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±2.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3% ±4.0 pts | 10.3% | +7.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±3.4 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pacific?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Pacific, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,837 (Tract 8007.04) to $73,797 (Tract 8007.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8007.03Franklin County | 5,048 | $73,797 |
| Tract 8007.04Franklin County | 2,628 | $47,837 |
| Tract 8007.02Franklin County | 3,007 | $76,000 |
| Tract 2215.03St. Louis County | 7,630 | $111,593 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pacific) · Census block assignment files
How does Pacific compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pacific is the 3,797th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 103rd-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Pacific ranks 168th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 103rd | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 98th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 198th | 420 |
| Median household income | 168th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 120th | 420 |
| Median home value | 77th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 175th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 335th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 189th | 404 |
| Median age | 163rd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 224th | 418 |
| Work from home | 128th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 54th | 420 |
Pacific's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Pacific with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pacific?
16 of the 57 figures for Pacific on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pacific are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pacific.