St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

123,389

1.75% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.249% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.95%

3.72% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$106,593

4.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$467,200

3.29% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,397

2.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO had a population of 123k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $106,593. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO grew from 121,263 to 123,389, a 1.75% increase and its median household income grew from $102,298 to $106,593, a 4.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.94%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.34%), and White (Hispanic) (1.43%).

12.7% of the households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.5% of the residents in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO are Washington University in St Louis (5,763 degrees awarded in 2021), Maryville University of Saint Louis (2,992 degrees), and Missouri Baptist University (746 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was $467,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

Most people in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO borders St. Louis County (Inner Ring North) PUMA, MO, St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO, St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, St. Louis County (Inner Ring South) PUMA, MO, St. Louis City (North) PUMA, MO, and St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO.

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Population & Diversity

St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 123k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.8% of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (13.3k people).

In 2021, there were 8.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.4k people) in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (4,466 households), Spanish (1,991 households), and Arabic (944 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,356

Women

52.1%

59,148

Men

47.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 123,504 inhabitants, with 47.9% men, and 52.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.5%

2021 Citizenship

94.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.5% of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.4k ± 2.42k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.9k ± 844

2.52%

Hispanic Population

3.11k people

2.52% of the people in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO are hispanic (3.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
3,843 ± 1,498 people
India
1,676 ± 998 people
Korea
501 ± 548 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was China, the natal country of 3,843 St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO residents, followed by India with 1,676 and Korea with 501.

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.3k people

11.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

As of 2021, 10.8% of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO residents (13.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was 11.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
4,466 households (3.8%)
Spanish
1,991 households (1.69%)
Arabic
944 households (0.803%)

12.7% of the households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 3.8% of the households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,676 ± 278
Gulf War (2001-)
756 ± 212
Korea
612 ± 176

St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO employs 60.4k people. The largest industries in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,644 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,036 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,915 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($382,290), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($275,809), and Offices of physicians ($243,483).

Males in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.85 times higher than the average income of females, which is $93,504. The income inequality in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.545, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,051

Women

47.6%

30,869

Men

52.4%

The workforce of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 58,920 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

60.4k

2021 Value

2.51%

1 Year growth

± 2.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 58.9k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO, are Physicians (2,628 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,516 people), and Other managers (2,412 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.4k

2021 Value

2.51%

1 Year growth

± 2.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 58.9k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,644 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,036 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,915 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$88,947

Median earning men ± $6,810

$52,670

Median earning women ± $2,807

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,188), Manufacturing ($125,337), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($109,420).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($93,750), Manufacturing ($88,481), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,407).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO awarded 10,149 degrees. The student population of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 14,072 male students and 20,766 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO are White (5,549 and 65.9%), followed by Black or African American (906 and 10.8%), Asian (788 and 9.36%), and Hispanic or Latino (523 and 6.21%).

The largest universities in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Washington University in St Louis (5,763 and 56.8%), Maryville University of Saint Louis (2,992 and 29.5%), and Missouri Baptist University (746 and 7.35%).

The most popular majors in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO are Family Practice Nurse (473 and 4.66%), General Business Administration & Management (442 and 4.36%), and Psychiatric Nurse (353 and 3.48%).

The median tuition cost in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $28,388.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 22.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 34,838 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 34,838 students enrolled in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,808 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
297 degree-majors awarded
Family Practice Nurse
397 degree-majors awarded
Business Statistics
300 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 297 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Washington University in St Louis
5,763 degrees awarded
Maryville University of Saint Louis
2,992 degrees awarded
Missouri Baptist University
746 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington University in St Louis with 5,763 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,024 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO, which is 0.657 times less than the 6,125 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,549 degrees mean that there were 6.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 906 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,388) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,294) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,144) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.201% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.36% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO in 2021 were Graduate Degree (34.6k), Bachelors Degree (32.3k), and Some college (15k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was $467,200 in 2021, which is 1.91 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $452,300 to $467,200, a 3.29% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO is 67.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO is $106,593. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Housing

Property

$467,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,234

$35,025

Median Property Taxes

±$1,212

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.3% of the housing units in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$106,593

Median Household Income

± $3,177

52k

Number of Households

± 1,816

In 2021, the median household income of the 52k households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO grew to $106,593 from the previous year's value of $102,298.

The following chart displays the households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.545

2021 Wage GINI in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO

0.55

2020 Wage GINI in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was 0.545 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.986% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Worked At Home (14%)
Carpooled (4.63%)

In 2021, 74.3% of workers in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14%) and those who carpooled to work (4.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO (8.07k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.4% of the population of St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 66.3% on employee plans, 2.9% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.489% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.6%

Uninsured

66.3%

Employer Coverage

2.9%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.489%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO grew by 0.339% from 2.59% to 2.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.