Wentzville, Missouri Population 2022
Wentzville is a city located in St. Charles County Missouri. With a 2020 population of 47,432, it is the 15th largest city in Missouri and the 935th largest city in the United States. Wentzville is currently growing at a rate of 3.33% annually and its population has increased by 6.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,372 in 2020. Spanning over 20 miles, Wentzville has a population density of 2,380 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wentzville is $100,903 with a poverty rate of 3.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,042 per month, and the median house value is $234,800. The median age in Wentzville is 33.1 years, 32.2 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
Wentzville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wentzvillewas:
- White: 90.30%
- Black or African American: 4.78%
- Asian: 2.42%
- Two or more races: 2.09%
- Other race: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,487 | 90.30% |
| Black or African American | 1,932 | 4.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 979 | 2.42% |
| Some Other Race | 126 | 0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 846 | 2.09% |
Wentzville Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,458 | 2.99 | 84 |
| Married | 8,649 | 3.5 | 93.4 |
| Male | 464 | 3.7 | 80.8 |
| Female | 1,293 | 3.56 | 60.3 |
| Non Family | 3,052 | 1.2 | 68 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 267 | 1.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 985 | 3.98% |
| High School Graduate | 5,260 | 21.27% |
| Some College | 5,906 | 23.88% |
| Associates Degree | 2,672 | 10.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,472 | 26.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,168 | 12.81% |
Wentzville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 350 | 350 | 201 |
| Hispanic | 607 | 543 | 326 |
| White | 22,078 | 21,144 | 8,692 |
| Other Race | 54 | 34 | 19 |
| Asian | 637 | 488 | 187 |
| Black | 1,210 | 1,105 | 343 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$56,099
Average Earnings
$65,766
Average Male
$42,012
Average Female
Wentzville Language by Age
Wentzville Language
95.07% of Wentzville residents speak only English, while 4.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
Wentzville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,927 | 377 | 19.56% |
| Asian | 979 | 54 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 1,154 | 39 | 3.38% |
| White | 35,450 | 832 | 2.35% |
| Other | 7 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 846 | 8 | 0.95% |
3.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.90%
Male Poverty Rate
3.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wentzville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wentzville is Black, with 19.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wentzville is Multiple, with 0.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.42%.
Wentzville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
60.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
59.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Wentzville Married by Age and Sex
Wentzville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wentzville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,992 | 8.04% |
| Black | 7 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 35 | 94.59% |
| Asian | 41 | 5.91% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.51% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 7.47% |
Wentzville Veterans by Education
3.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
71.75%
Born in Wentzville
97.58%
Native Born
2.42%
Foreign Born
1.30%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.58% of Wentzville residents were born in the United States, with 71.75% having been born in Missouri. 1.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,742 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 3,223 | 481 | 1.63% |
| 1980 | 3,193 | -30 | -0.09% |
| 1990 | 5,088 | 1,895 | 4.77% |
| 2000 | 6,896 | 1,808 | 3.09% |
| 2010 | 29,070 | 22,174 | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 30,600 | 1,530 | 5.26% |
| 2012 | 32,130 | 1,530 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 33,660 | 1,530 | 4.76% |
| 2014 | 35,190 | 1,530 | 4.55% |
| 2015 | 36,720 | 1,530 | 4.35% |
| 2016 | 38,250 | 1,530 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 39,780 | 1,530 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 41,310 | 1,530 | 3.85% |
| 2019 | 42,840 | 1,530 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 44,372 | 1,532 | 3.58% |
| 2021 | 45,902 | 1,530 | 3.45% |
| 2022 | 47,432 | 1,530 | 3.33% |