St. Louis city, Missouri
St. Louis city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
St. Louis city is a geographic entity located in St. Louis city, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 288,512. The land area covers 61.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 288,512 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±0.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 144,891 | ±1,211 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 174,111 | ±132 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 144,891 | ±1,211 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29,220 | ±1,197 |
| Median Home Value | $197,500 | ±$6,302 |
| Median Gross Rent | $997 | ±$15 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,160 | ±$1,305 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,187 | ±$997 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 57,765 | ±2,929 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 151,624 | ±2,092 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.8% | ±0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 279,695 (2024)
ID: 169159
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
1200 MARKET ST, SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2826
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School St. Louis | PK-05 | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | 03-05 | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | 09-12 | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | 05-08 | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | KG-04 | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | PK | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | KG-05 | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | KG-08 | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | KG-05 | St. Louis, MO | |
| Regular School St. Louis | PK-KG | St. Louis, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ST LOUIS-JOHN COCHRAN VA MEDICAL CENTER
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration | City address association | 915 NORTH GRAND, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63106 |
(314) 652-4100
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Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis
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College Vocational | 1.2 mi away | 30 Maryland Plaza Suite 200, St. Louis, MO, 63108-1554 |
3143618200
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SCHLAFLY BRANCH
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 225 N EUCLID AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63108 |
(314) 367-4120
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Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis
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College | 1.6 mi away | 2351 Market St., St. Louis, MO, 63103 |
3148871350
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BARR BRANCH
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 1701 S JEFFERSON AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63104 |
(314) 771-7040
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Washington University in St Louis
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College | 3.7 mi away | 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130 |
3149355000
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KINGSHIGHWAY BRANCH
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 2260 S VANDEVENTER AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63110 |
(314) 771-5450
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Aesthetics Institute
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College Vocational | 7.6 mi away | 50 Grasso Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63123-3107 |
3149155811
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CABANNE BRANCH
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 1106 UNION BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63113 |
(314) 367-0717
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St. Louis Med Tech
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College Vocational | 7.6 mi away | 59 Grasso Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63123-3107 |
3147236331
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ST LOUIS SCI CTR, MO US, located 1.5 miles from St. Louis city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.6° | 24.6° | 32.6° | 2.71" | — |
| February | 46.2° | 28.4° | 37.3° | 2.28" | — |
| March | 56.3° | 37.8° | 47.0° | 3.61" | — |
| April | 67.7° | 48.0° | 57.8° | 4.83" | — |
| May | 77.3° | 58.6° | 67.9° | 4.90" | — |
| June | 86.0° | 67.4° | 76.7° | 4.74" | — |
| July | 89.6° | 71.6° | 80.6° | 4.21" | — |
| August | 88.5° | 69.9° | 79.2° | 3.75" | — |
| September | 81.5° | 61.7° | 71.6° | 3.41" | — |
| October | 69.7° | 50.0° | 59.9° | 3.20" | — |
| November | 56.2° | 39.0° | 47.6° | 3.69" | — |
| December | 45.0° | 29.9° | 37.4° | 2.58" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wellston city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Hillsdale village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Brooklyn village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Uplands Park village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Pine Lawn city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2951065000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.