Poverty Rate in St. Louis County, Missouri
In St. Louis County, Missouri, an estimated 100,946 of 968,287 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in St. Louis County, Missouri?
The poverty rate in St. Louis County, Missouri is 10.4%.
- How many people in St. Louis County, Missouri live in poverty?
In St. Louis County, Missouri, an estimated 100,946 of 968,287 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in St. Louis County, Missouri compare to the average for Missouri?
The poverty rate in St. Louis County, Missouri is 21.21% lower than the Missouri average. In St. Louis County, Missouri, an estimated 10.4% of 968,287 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 13.2% of 6,005,542 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in St. Louis County, Missouri compare to the US?
The poverty rate in St. Louis County, Missouri is 17.46% lower than the US average. In St. Louis County, Missouri, an estimated 10.4% of 968,287 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Affton, Missouri 5.9% of 19,885 people.
- Ballwin, Missouri 5.3% of 30,882 people.
- Bella Villa, Missouri 6.9% of 691 people.
- Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri 22.8% of 10,308 people.
- Bellerive Acres, Missouri 1.4% of 421 people.
Under 18 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
13.6% of 211 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
16.6% of 53 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
12.6% of 158 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
13.3% of 210 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
8.6% of 566 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
13% of 197 thousand people
35 to 64 years
6.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
6.2% of 369 thousand people
60 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
8.2% of 253 thousand people
65 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
8.6% of 187 thousand people
White
5.7% Poverty Rate for White people in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
5.7% of 607 thousand people
Black or African American
19.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
19.8% of 232 thousand people
Asian
8.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
8.7% of 45 thousand people
Some other race
23.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
23.2% of 17 thousand people
Two or more races
7.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
7.9% of 61 thousand people
Hispanic
16.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
16.1% of 37 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
5.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
5.5% of 599 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
7.8% of 680 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
21.2% of 34 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
13.6% of 137 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
8.1% of 175 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
3.9% of 334 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
5.5% of 528 thousand people
Employed
4.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
4.5% of 506 thousand people
Male
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
3.8% of 249 thousand people
Female
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
5.3% of 257 thousand people
Unemployed
27.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
27.1% of 22 thousand people
Male
29.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
29.3% of 13 thousand people
Female
23.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
23.9% of 9 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
8.5% of 779 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
1.7% of 370 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
14.1% of 176 thousand people
Did not work
15.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
15.2% of 233 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
18.5% of 198 thousand people
Male
17.5% Poverty Rate for single men in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
17.5% of 86 thousand people
Female
19.3% Poverty Rate for single women in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
19.3% of 111 thousand people
18 to 24 years
36.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
36.4% of 21 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
14.2% of 41 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
12.8% of 21 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
19.7% of 19 thousand people
55 to 64 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
18.9% of 30 thousand people
65 to 74 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
15.8% of 32 thousand people
75 years and over
16% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
16% of 32 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
2.5% of 90 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
32% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
32% of 42 thousand people
Did not work
31.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
31.7% of 66 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in St. Louis County, Missouri
2023
9.6%
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