County · Missouri
St. Louis city, Missouri
St. Louis city, Missouri. St. Louis city had 278,144 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.7% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 104 census tracts. GEOID 29510.
St. Louis city is one of the 15 counties of the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
St. Louis city is the same area as St. Louis: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
278,144
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 301,578 · ACS 2020-2024: 288,512
Median household income
$56,160
±$1,305 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$197,500
±$6,302 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$997
±$15 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in St. Louis city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 301,578 residents in St. Louis city. The Census Bureau estimates 278,144 for July 1, 2025, down 7.7% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 288,512 over 62 square miles of land.
| Measure | St. Louis city | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 288,512 | 6,191,814 | −19,662 |
| Households | 144,891±1,211 | 2,508,227 | +2,939 |
| Average household size | 1.92±0.02 | 2.40 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 174,111±132 | 2,825,287 | −2,618 |
St. Louis city's population since 2000
From 348,189 in 2000 to 278,144 in 2025: down 20.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in St. Louis city?
St. Louis city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is St. Louis with 278,144 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| St. Louis | 301,578 | $56,160 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in St. Louis city?
The median resident of St. Louis city is 36.8 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 42.1%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | St. Louis city | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8±0.2 | 39.0 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 5.2% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.4%±0.1 pts | 76.3% | +0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 42.1%±0.4 pts | 10.9% | −4.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4%±0.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±0.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3%±0.6 pts | 8.8% | −1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.1%±0.7 pts | 32.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 St. Louis city earn?
Half of St. Louis city's 144,891 households earn less than $56,160 a year (±$1,305), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,023 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,137 after inflation. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Louis city | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,160±$1,305 | $70,702 | +$2,137 |
| Mean household income | $81,764±$2,015 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,187±$997 | $39,695 | +$3,599 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.6%±1.0 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.7%±2.7 pts | 15.8% | −4.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6%±0.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±0.9 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 St. Louis city?
Owners occupy 45.3% of St. Louis city's occupied homes and renters 54.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,500 by its owner (±$6,302). The median renter pays $997 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Louis city | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,500±$6,302 | $230,300 | +$26,803 |
| Median gross rent | $997±$15 | $1,033 | −$22 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1%±1.7 pts | 36.6% | −3.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,487±$35 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.3%±1.0 pts | 68.1% | +1.6 pts |
| Housing units | 174,111±132 | 2,825,287 | −2,618 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7%±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.4%±1.0 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 57.9%±1.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 St. Louis city building?
Builders took permits for 272 new housing units across St. Louis city in 2025 (57 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in St. Louis city get to work?
64.1% of St. Louis city's workers drive alone and 17.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | St. Louis city | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5%±0.8 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | −2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 64.1%±1.1 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±0.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.7%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.8%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.0%±0.8 pts | 13.0% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min±0.4 | 23.5 min | −2.3 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 are St. Louis city's census tracts?
St. Louis city is divided into 104 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,719 (Tract 1072) to $127,772 (Tract 1172).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does St. Louis city compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 113th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 115 |
| Median household income | 76th of 115 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 115 |
| Median age | 105th of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 St. Louis city 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' school search.