St. Louis Population

1870–2026

7,409

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for St. Louis. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,409+30.04%
20257,406-560.75%
20247,462-80.11%
20237,470+2172.99%
20227,253+831.16%
20217,170-2803.76%
20207,450+1852.55%
20197,265+1381.94%
20187,127-1532.10%
20177,280+2583.67%

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St. Louis Demographics

37.5median age

Median age

Female38.6 yrs
Male37.4 yrs

Adults

6,571
865 seniors · 13%5,706 other adults

Sex

Female 25.3% · 1,866Male 74.7% · 5,501

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 74 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

St. Louis Income

$51,167median household income

Median household income

$51,167

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$32,148

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.4%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

St. Louis Marital Status

24% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married24%19%42%
Never married53%60%28%
Divorced16%15%19%
Widowed5%3%12%
Separated2%3%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201