Des Peres Population

1940–2026

9,096

2026 projection

1.1% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K19401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

Use the left and right arrow keys to inspect population observations.

Population by year

Population estimates for Des Peres. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,096-60.07%
20259,102-40.04%
20249,106+370.41%
20239,069-110.12%
20229,080-390.43%
20219,119-740.80%
20209,193+410.45%
20199,152+1011.12%
20189,051+1161.30%
20178,935+860.97%

Showing 10 of 24 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Des Peres has a population change higher than St. Louis County, and lower than Missouri and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Missouri+1.9%
  • Des Peres−0.3%
  • St. Louis County−1.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Des Peres Demographics

42.8median age

Median age

Female43 yrs
Male42.7 yrs

Adults

6,582
2,096 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults4,486 other adults

Sex

Female 51.4% · 4,712Male 48.6% · 4,458

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

Race and ethnicity

Tap a square or a group below to highlight it.

Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 92 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

Des Peres Income

$224,327median household income

Median household income

$224,327

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$109,565

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2%

About 1 in 51 residents

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

Des Peres Marital Status

75% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married75%81%70%
Never married14%12%16%
Divorced7%5%9%
Widowed4%2%6%
Separated<1%0%<1%

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