City · Missouri
Shrewsbury, Missouri
Shrewsbury, city, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Shrewsbury had 6,231 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,406 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,316 (±18). GEOID 2967700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,231
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,406 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,316 ±18
Median household income
$80,757
±$12,016 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$269,800
±$24,928 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,215
±$114 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Shrewsbury and what county is it in?
Shrewsbury is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 4,446 residents per square mile in 2020.
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,231 people lived in Shrewsbury on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 6,406 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,316 (±18).
| Measure | Shrewsbury | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,316 ±18 | 995,569 | +166 |
| Households | 3,071 ±250 | 413,849 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.97 ±0.16 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,261 ±255 | 446,192 | no clear change |
Shrewsbury's population since 2000
From 6,644 in 2000 to 6,231 in 2025: down 6.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?
The median resident of Shrewsbury is 46.4 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 27.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.6%.
| Measure | Shrewsbury | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 ±7.1 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.1% ±4.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.9% ±5.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 41.5% ±3.3 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.2% ±5.7 pts | 61.4% | −11.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.6% ±6.4 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±3.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±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 | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±2.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±3.6 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±1.4 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.0% ±8.8 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.8% ±5.6 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.3% ±5.8 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Shrewsbury earn?
Half of Shrewsbury's 3,071 households earn less than $80,757 a year (±$12,016), against $82,936 in St. Louis County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $72,996 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shrewsbury | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,757 ±$12,016 | $82,936 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,974 ±$13,310 | $123,036 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,474 ±$8,171 | $51,977 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±5.9 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.2% ±20.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1% ±2.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±6.8 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±7.0 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 Shrewsbury?
Owners occupy 63.0% of Shrewsbury's occupied homes and renters 37.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $269,800 by its owner (±$24,928). The median renter pays $1,215 a month including utilities, and 45.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shrewsbury | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $269,800 ±$24,928 | $276,800 | +$55,290 |
| Median gross rent | $1,215 ±$114 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.2% ±17.4 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,540 ±$148 | $1,753 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.0% ±8.0 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.0% ±8.0 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,261 ±255 | 446,192 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.9% ±9.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.2% ±7.0 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.8% ±6.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.3% ±6.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
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 Shrewsbury building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Shrewsbury in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.2 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 Shrewsbury work and get to work?
76.7% of Shrewsbury's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes.
| Measure | Shrewsbury | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0% ±7.0 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±2.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7% ±6.0 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.3% ±6.2 pts | 18.3% | +11.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±3.4 | 23.1 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 Shrewsbury?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Shrewsbury, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $78,896 (Tract 2196.01) to $102,460 (Tract 2196.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2196.01St. Louis County | 4,198 | $78,896 |
| Tract 2196.02St. Louis County | 2,479 | $102,460 |
| Tract 2197St. Louis County | 5,167 | $64,178 |
| Tract 2191St. Louis County | 3,953 | $89,310 |
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 Shrewsbury) · Census block assignment files
How does Shrewsbury compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Shrewsbury is the 4,334th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 118th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Shrewsbury ranks 83rd 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 | 118th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 341st | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd | 420 |
| Median household income | 83rd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 38th | 420 |
| Median home value | 66th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 60th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 281st | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th | 404 |
| Median age | 45th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 248th | 418 |
| Work from home | 70th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 288th | 420 |
Shrewsbury's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?
18 of the 57 figures for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury.