City · Missouri
Pevely, Missouri
Pevely, city, in Jefferson County, Missouri. Pevely had 6,239 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,026 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,055 (±28). GEOID 2957278.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,239
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,026 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,055 ±28
Median household income
$56,000
±$12,258 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$219,600
±$24,355 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$875
±$29 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Pevely and what county is it in?
Pevely is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri. It covers 5.1 square miles of land, 1,191 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pevely is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pevely, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,239 people lived in Pevely on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 6,026 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,055 (±28).
| Measure | Pevely | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,055 ±28 | 229,458 | +162 |
| Households | 2,366 ±239 | 88,309 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.25 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,392 ±234 | 93,955 | no clear change |
Pevely's population since 2000
From 3,768 in 2000 to 6,239 in 2025: up 65.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pevely 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 Pevely?
The median resident of Pevely is 33.2 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.0%.
| Measure | Pevely | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 ±3.1 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±4.3 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4% ±3.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±3.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.0% ±4.3 pts | 88.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±4.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±4.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±4.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±2.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6% ±4.7 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4% ±4.5 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±3.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.0% ±7.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Pevely earn?
Half of Pevely's 2,366 households earn less than $56,000 a year (±$12,258), against $82,851 in Jefferson County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $68,894 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pevely | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,000 ±$12,258 | $82,851 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,043 ±$8,335 | $98,813 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,992 ±$3,478 | $39,160 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9% ±7.6 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.5% ±16.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8% ±6.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±2.8 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±4.2 pts | 91.7% | – |
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 Pevely?
Owners occupy 66.9% of Pevely's occupied homes and renters 33.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,600 by its owner (±$24,355). The median renter pays $875 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pevely | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,600 ±$24,355 | $237,200 | +$56,533 |
| Median gross rent | $875 ±$29 | $979 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8% ±21.3 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,498 ±$160 | $1,545 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.9% ±7.4 pts | 82.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.1% ±7.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,392 ±234 | 93,955 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.5% ±7.6 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% ±5.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1% ±6.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5% ±4.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Pevely building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Pevely in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 3.5 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 Pevely work and get to work?
75.3% of Pevely's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes.
| Measure | Pevely | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6% ±5.6 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3% ±9.4 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±6.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.1% ±4.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±4.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±2.4 | 30.6 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 Pevely?
1 census tract lies mostly in Pevely, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7006.06Jefferson County | 2,790 | $42,583 |
| Tract 7006.05Jefferson County | 6,744 | $78,568 |
| Tract 7006.07Jefferson County | 2,692 | $86,111 |
| Tract 7006.03Jefferson County | 6,564 | $94,600 |
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 Pevely) · Census block assignment files
How does Pevely compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pevely is the 4,330th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 117th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Pevely ranks 223rd 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 | 117th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 138th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 163rd | 420 |
| Median household income | 223rd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 187th | 420 |
| Median home value | 102nd | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 192nd | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 148th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 238th | 404 |
| Median age | 350th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 204th | 418 |
| Work from home | 169th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 122nd | 420 |
Pevely's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Pevely 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 Pevely?
17 of the 57 figures for Pevely 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 Pevely 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 Pevely.