St. Louis city's estimated 2026 population is 273,541 with a growth rate of -1.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Louis city is the 5th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 319,367 and has seen a growth of -14.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of St. Louis city includes 45.71% White, 43.11% Black or African American, 3.42% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (45.71%)
Black or African American (43.11%)
Two or more races (5.88%)
Asian (3.42%)
Other race (1.61%)
Native American (0.24%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133,985 | 45.71% |
| Black or African American | 126,357 | 43.11% |
| Two or more races | 17,223 | 5.88% |
| Asian | 10,016 | 3.42% |
| Other race | 4,721 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 710 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
St. Louis city's average per capita income is $47,416. Household income levels show a median of $55,279. The poverty rate stands at 19.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,003 | $137,165 |
| Families | $75,720 | $102,530 |
| Households | $55,279 | $78,097 |
| Non Families | $41,398 | $58,578 |
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