St. Louis city's estimated 2026 population is 275,843 with a growth rate of -0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Louis city is the 5th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 319,367 and has seen a growth of -13.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.8 years
Female: 37.3 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 235,642 adults, (44,707 of whom are seniors) in St. Louis city.
Female: 148,716 (51.5%)
Male: 139,796 (48.5%)
The racial composition of St. Louis city includes 45.49% White, 42.26% Black or African American, 3.54% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131,235 | 45.49% |
| Black or African American | 121,932 | 42.26% |
| Two or more races | 18,650 | 6.46% |
| Asian | 10,200 | 3.54% |
| Other race | 5,695 | 1.97% |
| Native American | 723 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.03% |
St. Louis city's average per capita income is $48,812. Household income levels show a median of $56,160. The poverty rate stands at 20.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,304 | $145,003 |
| Families | $77,866 | $107,548 |
| Households | $56,160 | $81,764 |
| Non Families | $42,444 | $61,344 |
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