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By the numbers

St. Louis at a glance.

2020–2024 Census estimates
Population
288,512
ResidentsControlled estimate
Median household income
$56,160
Annual · 2024 dollars± $1,305 margin of error
Median home value
$197,500
Owner-occupied homes± $6,302 margin of error
Median monthly rent
$997
Gross rent · includes utilities± $15 margin of error
Households
144,891
Occupied housing units± 1,211 margin of error
Homeownership
45.3%
Share of occupied homesCalculated from Census estimates

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Census area: St. Louis city, Missouri.

Figures describe a five-year period. Home value is owner-reported value, not a current sale price. Margins of error use a 90% confidence level. Figures refresh automatically when a new release is available.

Sources and definitions

Population: B01003. Household income: B19013. Owner-occupied home value: B25077. Gross monthly rent: B25064. Households and homeownership: B25003. Homeownership equals owner-occupied units divided by all occupied units; this calculated percentage has sampling uncertainty.

Data verified September 27, 2026. View this city’s household income table ↗

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