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The City of Saint Louis is the 2nd largest city in Missouri with a population of 288,512 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Saint Louis ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Saint Louis is located at latitude 38.6273 and longitude -90.1979 in St. Louis (city) County. The formal boundaries for the City of Saint Louis encompass a land area of 61.95 sq. miles and a water area of 4.12 sq. miles. St. Louis (city) County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Saint Louis has a C7 Census Class Code which indicates an incorporated place that is independent of any county. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 288,512 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,675 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 62 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,160 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,187 |
| Median Home Value | $197,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 174,111 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 65,612 (37.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 79,279 (45.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29,220 (16.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 144,891 |
| Average Household Size | 1.92 |
| Family Households | 60,511 (41.8%) |
The table below compares Saint Louis to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 30 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 518 | 52nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 152 | 86th |
| Diversity Index | # 20 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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