St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

185,210

0.34% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

1.41% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.5%

6.54% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,549

6.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,400

5.38% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

100,443

0.205% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO had a population of 185k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $55,549. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO declined from 185,842 to 185,210, a −0.34% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,071 to $55,549, a 6.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), and White (Hispanic) (2.67%).

11.6% of the households in St. Louis City (South) 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.

95.9% of the residents in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (341 degrees awarded in 2021), Harris-Stowe State University (201 degrees), and St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis (108 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was $164,400, and the homeownership rate was 50.5%.

Most people in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO borders St. Clair County (Northwest, Southwest & Southeast) PUMA, IL, St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO, St. Louis County (Inner Ring South) PUMA, MO, and St. Louis City (North) PUMA, MO.

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United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 185k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.18% of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (15.2k people).

In 2021, there were 2.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.62k Asian (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 City (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (6,318 households), Vietnamese (1,991 households), and Arabic (1,417 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

94,447

Women

51.1%

90,545

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 184,992 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of St. Louis City (South) 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 City (South) PUMA, MO was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 1.4k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.5k ± 2.58k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.62k ± 397

5.42%

Hispanic Population

10k people

5.42% of the people in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (10k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,959 ± 1,081 people
Vietnam
1,823 ± 1,043 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
855 ± 716 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,959 St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,823 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 855.

Foreign-Born Population

8.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

8.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

As of 2021, 8.18% of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO residents (15.2k 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 City (South) PUMA, MO was 8.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,318 households (3.65%)
Vietnamese
1,991 households (1.15%)
Arabic
1,417 households (0.82%)

11.6% of the households in St. Louis City (South) 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 City (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 3.65% of the households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,060 ± 415
Gulf War (2001-)
1,818 ± 382
Gulf War (1990s)
1,402 ± 302

St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO employs 100k people. The largest industries in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are Restaurants & Food Services (8,158 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,765 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,763 people), and the highest paying industries are Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($124,013), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($116,163), and Other motor vehicle dealers ($115,297).

Males in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,365. The income inequality in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,652

Women

50.3%

49,997

Men

49.7%

The workforce of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 100,649 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

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

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Occupations

100k

2021 Value

−0.205%

1 Year decline

± −0.205%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.205%, from 101k employees to 100k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (2,708 people), Other managers (2,567 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,993 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Louis City (South) 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

100k

2021 Value

−0.205%

1 Year decline

± −0.205%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.205%, from 101k employees to 100k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,158 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,765 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,763 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,680

Median earning men ± $2,032

$39,342

Median earning women ± $1,286

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,915), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,255), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,786).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,000), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,453), and Manufacturing ($51,241).

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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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 City (South) 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 City (South) PUMA, MO awarded 732 degrees. The student population of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 696 male students and 1,547 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are Black or African American (290 and 41.1%), followed by White (261 and 37%), Asian (89 and 12.6%), and Unknown (34 and 4.82%).

The largest universities in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (341 and 46.6%), Harris-Stowe State University (201 and 27.5%), and St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis (108 and 14.8%).

The most popular majors in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are Pharmacy (238 and 32.5%), Pharmaceutical Sciences (101 and 13.8%), and Medical Assistant (49 and 6.69%).

The median tuition costs in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO are $30,108 for private four year colleges, and $5,424 and $10,056 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,243 (31% men and 69% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,243 students enrolled in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, 31% men and 69% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,161 records, of which 74.9% were women and 25.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded
Pharmaceutical Sciences
101 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 31 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
341 degrees awarded
Harris-Stowe State University
201 degrees awarded
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis
108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis with 341 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 226 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO, which is 0.447 times less than the 506 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 290 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 261 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 ($30,108) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,847) 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, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.796% 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 City (South) PUMA, MO in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (36.5k), Some college (33.3k), and High School or Equivalent (33.3k).

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 City (South) PUMA, MO was $164,400 in 2021, which is 0.671 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,000 to $164,400, a 5.38% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is 50.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO is $55,549. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in St. Louis City (South) 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

$164,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,818

$43,579

Median Property Taxes

±$1,478

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 City (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

50.5%

Homeownership

2021

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50.5% of the housing units in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Louis City (South) 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 City (South) 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 City (South) 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.

$55,549

Median Household Income

± $1,718

86.3k

Number of Households

± 2,356

In 2021, the median household income of the 86.3k households in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO grew to $55,549 from the previous year's value of $52,071.

The following chart displays the households in St. Louis City (South) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO

0.42

2020 Wage GINI in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.926% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (6.32%)

In 2021, 73.8% of workers in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.32%).

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

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Louis City (South) 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 City (South) 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 City (South) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO (28.2k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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

90.2% of the population of St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 52.4% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 9.64% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 27.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.81%

Uninsured

52.4%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

9.64%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Louis City (South) PUMA, MO grew by 3.6% from 9.46% to 9.81%.

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