City · Missouri
Webster Groves, Missouri
Webster Groves, city, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Webster Groves had 23,450 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 24,010 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 23,712 (±27). GEOID 2978154.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,450
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,010 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,712 ±27
Median household income
$115,227
±$6,638 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$387,600
±$13,066 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,650
±$354 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Webster Groves and what county is it in?
Webster Groves is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It covers 5.9 square miles of land, 4,061 residents per square mile in 2020.
Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 23,450 people lived in Webster Groves on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 24,010 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 23,712 (±27).
| Measure | Webster Groves | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,712 ±27 | 995,569 | +761 |
| Households | 9,446 ±389 | 413,849 | +549 |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.10 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,921 ±401 | 446,192 | no clear change |
Webster Groves's population since 2000
From 23,230 in 2000 to 23,450 in 2025: up 0.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves?
The median resident of Webster Groves is 40.3 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.4%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Webster Groves | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±1.1 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±1.8 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±1.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 46.2% ±2.4 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.1% ±4.3 pts | 61.4% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.6 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| 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% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±4.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.4% ±2.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±1.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.8% ±0.6 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.8% ±3.4 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 34.4% ±3.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±2.0 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±1.3 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 Webster Groves earn?
Half of Webster Groves's 9,446 households earn less than $115,227 a year (±$6,638), against $82,936 in St. Louis County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $126,465 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,238 after inflation. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Webster Groves | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,227 ±$6,638 | $82,936 | −$11,238 |
| Mean household income | $171,544 ±$12,133 | $123,036 | – |
| Per capita income | $69,320 ±$5,132 | $51,977 | +$6,632 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.0% ±2.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±2.5 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±2.9 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 Webster Groves?
Owners occupy 76.1% of Webster Groves's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $387,600 by its owner (±$13,066). The median renter pays $1,650 a month including utilities, and 53.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Webster Groves | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $387,600 ±$13,066 | $276,800 | +$22,330 |
| Median gross rent | $1,650 ±$354 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.4% ±12.0 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,207 ±$82 | $1,753 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1% ±4.3 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.9% ±4.3 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 9,921 ±401 | 446,192 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±4.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4% ±3.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% ±2.6 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 Webster Groves building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Webster Groves in 2025 (11 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 Webster Groves work and get to work?
66.7% of Webster Groves's workers drive alone and 25.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Webster Groves | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±2.3 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.7% ±4.3 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.9% ±4.2 pts | 18.3% | +18.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min ±1.0 | 23.1 min | −2.0 min |
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 Webster Groves?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Webster Groves, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $78,492 (Tract 2195.02) to $168,929 (Tract 2194).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2194St. Louis County | 6,278 | $168,929 |
| Tract 2195.01St. Louis County | 4,661 | $111,330 |
| Tract 2191St. Louis County | 3,953 | $89,310 |
| Tract 2195.02St. Louis County | 2,459 | $78,492 |
| Tract 2192St. Louis County | 2,412 | $123,051 |
| Tract 2193St. Louis County | 2,311 | $129,479 |
| Tract 2189.01St. Louis County | 3,758 | $90,257 |
| Tract 2196.02St. Louis County | 2,479 | $102,460 |
| Tract 2170St. Louis County | 3,925 | $72,935 |
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 Webster Groves) · Census block assignment files
How does Webster Groves compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Webster Groves is the 1,694th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 32nd-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Webster Groves ranks 28th 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 | 32nd | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 329th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th | 420 |
| Median household income | 28th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 19th | 420 |
| Median home value | 28th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 11th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 361st | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th | 404 |
| Median age | 151st | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 108th | 418 |
| Work from home | 11th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 318th | 420 |
Webster Groves's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves?
8 of the 57 figures for Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves.