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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: St. Louis City

Population

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Population

Value
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County: St. Louis City Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

281,754
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (281,754) is less than the previously measured value (286,193).
Prior Value
(286,193)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: St. Louis City

Age and Sex

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Age and Sex

Value
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County: St. Louis City Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

5.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (5.7%), St. Louis City has a value of 5.7%.
MO Value
(5.7%)
Compared to the US Value (5.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 5.7%.
US Value
(5.6%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (5.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.7%).
Prior Value
(5.7%)
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County: St. Louis City Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

18.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (22.1%), St. Louis City has a value of 18.0%.
MO Value
(22.1%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), St. Louis City has a value of 18.0%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (18.0%) is less than the previously measured value (18.2%).
Prior Value
(18.2%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: St. Louis City Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

15.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (18.0%), St. Louis City has a value of 15.7%.
MO Value
(18.0%)
Compared to the US Value (17.3%), St. Louis City has a value of 15.7%.
US Value
(17.3%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (15.7%) is greater than the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing significantly.
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County: St. Louis City Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

51.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (50.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 51.5%.
MO Value
(50.6%)
Compared to the US Value (50.4%), St. Louis City has a value of 51.5%.
US Value
(50.4%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (51.5%) is greater than the previously measured value (51.4%).
Prior Value
(51.4%)
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County: St. Louis City Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

48.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (49.4%), St. Louis City has a value of 48.5%.
MO Value
(49.4%)
Compared to the US Value (49.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 48.5%.
US Value
(49.6%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (48.5%) is less than the previously measured value (48.6%).
Prior Value
(48.6%)
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County: St. Louis City

Race and Hispanic Origin

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: St. Louis City Population White

Current Value:

Population White

49.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (82.5%), St. Louis City has a value of 49.5%.
MO Value
(82.5%)
Compared to the US Value (75.5%), St. Louis City has a value of 49.5%.
US Value
(75.5%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (49.5%) is greater than the previously measured value (49.1%).
Prior Value
(49.1%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing significantly.
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County: St. Louis City Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

43.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (11.7%), St. Louis City has a value of 43.7%.
MO Value
(11.7%)
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 43.7%.
US Value
(13.6%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (43.7%) is less than the previously measured value (44.2%).
Prior Value
(44.2%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: St. Louis City Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

0.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (0.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 0.3%.
MO Value
(0.6%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), St. Louis City has a value of 0.3%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (0.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.3%).
Prior Value
(0.3%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is staying the same.
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County: St. Louis City Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

3.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (2.3%), St. Louis City has a value of 3.7%.
MO Value
(2.3%)
Compared to the US Value (6.3%), St. Louis City has a value of 3.7%.
US Value
(6.3%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (3.7%) is greater than the previously measured value (3.6%).
Prior Value
(3.6%)
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County: St. Louis City Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (0.2%), St. Louis City has a value of 0.0%.
MO Value
(0.2%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), St. Louis City has a value of 0.0%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (0.0%) is less than the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: St. Louis City Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

2.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (2.7%), St. Louis City has a value of 2.8%.
MO Value
(2.7%)
Compared to the US Value (3.0%), St. Louis City has a value of 2.8%.
US Value
(3.0%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (2.8%) is greater than the previously measured value (2.7%).
Prior Value
(2.7%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing significantly.
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County: St. Louis City Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

4.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (4.8%), St. Louis City has a value of 4.5%.
MO Value
(4.8%)
Compared to the US Value (19.1%), St. Louis City has a value of 4.5%.
US Value
(19.1%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (4.5%) is greater than the previously measured value (4.4%).
Prior Value
(4.4%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing significantly.
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County: St. Louis City Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

45.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (78.4%), St. Louis City has a value of 45.8%.
MO Value
(78.4%)
Compared to the US Value (58.9%), St. Louis City has a value of 45.8%.
US Value
(58.9%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (45.8%) is greater than the previously measured value (45.5%).
Prior Value
(45.5%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing significantly.
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County: St. Louis City

Population Characteristics

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County: St. Louis City

Population Characteristics

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County: St. Louis City Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

5.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (7.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 5.9%.
MO Value
(7.6%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 5.9%.
US Value
(6.6%)
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County: St. Louis City Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

6.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (4.2%), St. Louis City has a value of 6.3%.
MO Value
(4.2%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), St. Louis City has a value of 6.3%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: St. Louis City

Housing

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Housing

Value
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County: St. Louis City Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

174,065
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (174,065) is greater than the previously measured value (173,492).
Prior Value
(173,492)
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County: St. Louis City Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

36.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 36.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 59.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.0%.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 36.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (59.5%), St. Louis City has a value of 36.9% which is lower and worse.
MO Value
(59.5%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), St. Louis City has a value of 36.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: St. Louis City Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$174,100
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of $174,100 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $144,300 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $115,700.
MO Counties
Compared to the MO Value ($199,400), St. Louis City has a value of $174,100 which is lower and worse.
MO Value
($199,400)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), St. Louis City has a value of $174,100 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
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County: St. Louis City Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,417
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of $1,417 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,145 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,260.
MO Counties
Compared to the MO Value ($1,436), St. Louis City has a value of $1,417 which is lower and better.
MO Value
($1,436)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), St. Louis City has a value of $1,417 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
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County: St. Louis City Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$528
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of $528 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $438 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $468.
MO Counties
Compared to the MO Value ($508), St. Louis City has a value of $528 which is higher and worse.
MO Value
($508)
Compared to the US Value ($584), St. Louis City has a value of $528 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
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County: St. Louis City Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$938
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of $938 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $732 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $825.
MO Counties
Compared to the MO Value ($957), St. Louis City has a value of $938 which is lower and better.
MO Value
($957)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), St. Louis City has a value of $938 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
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County: St. Louis City

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: St. Louis City Households

Current Value:

Households

143,059
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: St. Louis City Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.00
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (2.40), St. Louis City has a value of 2.00.
MO Value
(2.40)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), St. Louis City has a value of 2.00.
US Value
(2.60)
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County: St. Louis City Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

9.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (6.3%), St. Louis City has a value of 9.2%.
MO Value
(6.3%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), St. Louis City has a value of 9.2%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: St. Louis City

Education

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Education

Value
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County: St. Louis City People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

90.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 90.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 88.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.8%.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 90.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (91.3%), St. Louis City has a value of 90.0% which is lower and worse.
MO Value
(91.3%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), St. Louis City has a value of 90.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: St. Louis City People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

38.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 38.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 18.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 14.9%.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 38.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (31.2%), St. Louis City has a value of 38.6% which is higher and better.
MO Value
(31.2%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), St. Louis City has a value of 38.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: St. Louis City

Health

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Health

Value
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County: St. Louis City Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

15.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MO Value (14.5%), St. Louis City has a value of 15.6%.
MO Value
(14.5%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), St. Louis City has a value of 15.6%.
US Value
(12.9%)
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County: St. Louis City Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

87.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 87.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 86.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 84.9%.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 87.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (88.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 87.4% which is lower and worse.
MO Value
(88.6%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (87.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (88.1%).
Prior Value
(88.1%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: St. Louis City

Economy

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Economy

Value
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County: St. Louis City Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

62.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 62.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.2%.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 62.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (59.8%), St. Louis City has a value of 62.3% which is higher and better.
MO Value
(59.8%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), St. Louis City has a value of 62.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
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County: St. Louis City Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

65.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 65.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 52.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.0%.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 65.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (58.7%), St. Louis City has a value of 65.0% which is higher and better.
MO Value
(58.7%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), St. Louis City has a value of 65.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
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County: St. Louis City Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

185,907
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (185,907) is less than the previously measured value (198,101).
Prior Value
(198,101)
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County: St. Louis City Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

-6.2%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of -6.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than -1.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -4.5%.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of -6.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (-3.5%), St. Louis City has a value of -6.2% which is lower and worse.
MO Value
(-3.5%)
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), St. Louis City has a value of -6.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(-4.3%)
Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (-6.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (-3.1%).
Prior Value
(-3.1%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: St. Louis City

Transportation

Value
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County: St. Louis City

Transportation

Value
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County: St. Louis City Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

23.0
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 23.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.9.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 23.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (23.8), St. Louis City has a value of 23.0 which is lower and better.
MO Value
(23.8)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), St. Louis City has a value of 23.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: St. Louis City

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: St. Louis City

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: St. Louis City Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$52,941
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of $52,941 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $54,122 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $49,779.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of $52,941 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value ($65,920), St. Louis City has a value of $52,941 which is lower and worse.
MO Value
($65,920)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), St. Louis City has a value of $52,941 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: St. Louis City Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$36,722
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of $36,722 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $28,371 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $26,407.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of $36,722 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value ($36,754), St. Louis City has a value of $36,722 which is lower and worse.
MO Value
($36,754)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), St. Louis City has a value of $36,722 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is increasing significantly.
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County: St. Louis City People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

20.2%
(2018-2022)
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Compared to MO Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 20.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8%.
MO Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, St. Louis City has a value of 20.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MO Value (12.8%), St. Louis City has a value of 20.2% which is higher and worse.
MO Value
(12.8%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), St. Louis City has a value of 20.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is decreasing, significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: St. Louis City

Businesses

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County: St. Louis City

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County: St. Louis City Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

9,373
Number of Establishments
(2021)
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Compared to the prior value, St. Louis City (9,373) is less than the previously measured value (9,435).
Prior Value
(9,435)
Over time, the St. Louis City value is decreasing, not significantly.
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