U.S. County · Profile

St. Louis County

987.1KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-2.87%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

St. Louis County has a population of 987,059 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of St. Louis County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White64.2%633,692
Black or African American24.2%238,868
Two or More Races5.5%54,288
Asian4.7%46,392
Hispanic or Latino3.1%30,599
Some Other Race1.3%12,832
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%987
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for St. Louis County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$78,067
4.7% above national average
Per Capita Income
$49,009
27.9% above national average
Poverty Rate
9.6%
16.5% below national average
Median Age
40.2 years

Income & Poverty

$78,067Median Household Income
$49,009Per Capita Income
9.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$78,067$116,738
Families$104,371$146,110
Married-couple Families$104,371$116,896
Nonfamily Households$46,281$49,983

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for St. Louis County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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