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St. Louis, MO

Founded 1764Elev. 149 m
Population
293,109
Median home
$185,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
215
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About St. Louis

St. Louis is home to roughly 293,109 residents. St. Louis was founded in 1764. The median age is 36.6 and the median household income is $55,279. Homes carry a median value of $185,100, and about 45% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (44.4%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
293,109
Median age
36.6
Median household income
$55,279
Per-capita income
$38,947
Poverty rate
19.8%
High-school grad or higher
90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
15%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White44.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black42.9%
Asian3.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48%
Service18.7%
Sales & office17.6%
Production, transportation & material moving11.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$185,100
Median gross rent
$978/mo
Owner-occupied
45.4%
Median year built
1938
Households
144,450
Avg. household size
1.96

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

St. Louis has 215 public schools — 126 elementary, 32 middle, 44 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 41 schools
Reading33%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

AFFTON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BAYLESS SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BISSELL HALLHighGrades 6–12
CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTUREHighGrades 11–12
CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGHHighGrades 9–12
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIOHighGrades 9–12
COMMUNITY ACCESS JOB TRAININGHighGrades 8–12
CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12charter
DISCOVERY HALLHighGrades 6–12
FORT BELLEFONTAINE CAMPUSHighGrades 6–12
GATEWAY HIGHHighGrades 9–12
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGHHighGrades 9–12charter
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGHHighGrades 9–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime277% above national
St. Louis1,457
Missouri474
United States386
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime232% above national
St. Louis6,477
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, St. Louis Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around St. Louis.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · St. Louis County
Heat waveVery High
TornadoVery High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

St. Louis is in St. Louis County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

St. Louis was founded in 1764. Elevation ~149 m.

Population trend
925K0293,10918102024
Map of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Where St. Louis is
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Historic places

372 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 14 National Historic Landmarks.

Erlanger, Joseph, HouseU.S. Customhouse and Post OfficeWainwright BuildingField, Eugene, HouseChrist Church CathedralJoplin, Scott, HouseShelley HouseEads Bridge
Notable people from St. Louis
T. S. EliotMaya AngelouChuck BerryJosephine BakerAkonSteven ChuWilliam S. BurroughsTaylor MomsenRoger D. KornbergVincent Price
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Nearby cities
University (5 mi)Clayton (5 mi)Webster Groves (7 mi)Ferguson (8 mi)Kirkwood (10 mi)Creve Coeur (11 mi)

Registered sex offenders in St. Louis, MO (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for St. Louis, Missouri.

Carles Lee Christian, 63
St. Louis · 63136
AKA Carl Christian, Carl L Christian

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

St. Louis — frequently asked

What is the population of St. Louis, Missouri?
St. Louis has a population of about 293,109, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in St. Louis?
The median home value in St. Louis is $185,100, and the median gross rent is $978/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is St. Louis safe? What is the crime rate?
St. Louis Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,457 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does St. Louis face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Louis County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including heat wave, tornado, earthquake.
How many schools are in St. Louis?
St. Louis has 215 public schools (126 elementary, 32 middle, 44 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in St. Louis?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near St. Louis. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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