Kirkwood, Missouri Population 2021
Kirkwood is a city located in Missouri. With a 2020 population of 27,973, it is the 23rd largest city in Missouri and the 1378th largest city in the United States . Kirkwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.30% annually and its population has increased by 1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,540 in 2010. Spanning over 9 miles, Kirkwood has a population density of 3,049 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kirkwood is $123,735 with a poverty rate of 4.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,074 per month, and the median house value is $315,000. The median age in Kirkwood is 43 years, 40.5 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
Kirkwood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kirkwoodwas:
- White: 90.40%
- Black or African American: 5.62%
- Two or more races: 1.92%
- Asian: 1.48%
- Other race: 0.55%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,047 | 90.40% |
| Black or African American | 1,556 | 5.62% |
| Two or More Races | 531 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 409 | 1.48% |
| Some Other Race | 152 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
Kirkwood Population Pyramid $2021
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,734 | 2.34 | 74.8 |
| Married | 6,272 | 3.06 | 89.6 |
| Non Family | 4,255 | 1.15 | 59.2 |
| Female | 962 | 2.62 | 56.1 |
| Male | 245 | 3.43 | 39.6 |
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Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 0.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 408 | 2.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,238 | 11.32% |
| Some College | 3,187 | 16.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,079 | 5.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,975 | 35.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,735 | 29.01% |
Kirkwood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,770 | 17,465 | 12,049 |
| Black | 1,176 | 978 | 191 |
| Hispanic | 303 | 303 | 208 |
| Asian | 300 | 293 | 210 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 135 | 52 |
| Other Race | 48 | 48 | 6 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | |
| Islander | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.00%.
$60,109
Average Earnings
$76,360
Average Male
$47,345
Average Female
Kirkwood Language by Age
Kirkwood Language
94.92% of Kirkwood residents speak only English, while 5.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.17% of the population.
Kirkwood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,236 | 758 | 3.13% |
| Black | 1,521 | 314 | 20.64% |
| Multiple | 531 | 29 | 5.46% |
| Asian | 409 | 19 | 4.65% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
4.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.64%
Male Poverty Rate
4.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kirkwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kirkwood is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kirkwood is White, with 3.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.53%.
Kirkwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Kirkwood Married by Age and Sex
Kirkwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Kirkwood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,170 | 6.09% |
| Black | 131 | 10.41% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.13% |
| Other Race | 11 | 16.67% |
Kirkwood Veterans by Education
5.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.01%
Born in Kirkwood
95.80%
Native Born
4.20%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
2.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.80% of Kirkwood residents were born in the United States, with 67.01% having been born in Missouri. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,973 | 83 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 27,890 | 83 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 27,807 | 83 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 27,724 | 66 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 27,658 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 27,645 | -96 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 27,741 | 68 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 27,673 | 48 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 27,625 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 27,611 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 27,585 | 22 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 27,563 | 239 | 0.09% |
| 2000 | 27,324 | 33 | 0.01% |
| 1990 | 27,291 | -448 | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 27,739 | -3,940 | -1.32% |
| 1970 | 31,679 | 2,258 | 0.74% |
| 1960 | 29,421 | 10,781 | 4.67% |
| 1950 | 18,640 | 6,508 | 4.39% |
| 1940 | 12,132 | 2,963 | 2.84% |
| 1930 | 9,169 | 4,747 | 7.56% |
| 1920 | 4,422 | 251 | 0.59% |
| 1910 | 4,171 | 1,346 | 3.97% |
| 1900 | 2,825 | 0.00% |