St. Louis city's estimated 2025 population is 272,876 with a growth rate of -1.6% 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 -14.56% 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
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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