Poverty Rate in St. Louis County, Missouri
In St. Louis County, Missouri, an estimated 101,140 of 977,473 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 101,140 of 977,473 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 18.9% lower than the Missouri average. In St. Louis County, Missouri, an estimated 10.3% of 977,473 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 12.7% of 5,999,824 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 19.53% lower than the US average. In St. Louis County, Missouri, an estimated 10.3% of 977,473 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
10.4% of 968 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
15% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
15% of 211 thousand people
Under 5 years
18% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
18% of 54 thousand people
5 to 17 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
13.9% of 157 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
14.5% of 210 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
9.3% of 572 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
12% of 201 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
7.9% of 371 thousand people
60 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
8.8% of 253 thousand people
65 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
8.6% of 185 thousand people
- Gender
Male
9.6% Poverty Rate for men in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
9.6% of 463 thousand people
Female
11.2% Poverty Rate for women in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
11.2% of 505 thousand people
- Race
White
6.1% Poverty Rate for White people in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
6.1% of 609 thousand people
Black or African American
21.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
21.2% of 227 thousand people
Asian
10.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
10.7% of 48 thousand people
Some other race
24.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
24.3% of 13 thousand people
Two or more races
10% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
10% of 71 thousand people
Hispanic
15.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
15.3% of 32 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
6.1% of 604 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
8.6% of 680 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
23.2% of 39 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
15.1% of 126 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
9.4% of 183 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
2022
3.9% of 331 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
5.8% of 512 thousand people
Employed
5% Poverty Rate for employed people in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
5% of 492 thousand people
Male
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
3.9% of 247 thousand people
Female
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
6.1% of 245 thousand people
Unemployed
26.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
26.8% of 20 thousand people
Male
22.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
22.3% of 11 thousand people
Female
32.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
32.5% of 9 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
9.2% of 781 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
2.5% of 369 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
13% of 164 thousand people
Did not work
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
16.7% of 248 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
19.8% of 198 thousand people
Male
20.1% Poverty Rate for single men in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
20.1% of 90 thousand people
Female
19.6% Poverty Rate for single women in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
19.6% of 108 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
29.6% of 20 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
14.6% of 41 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
18.7% of 20 thousand people
45 to 54 years
14% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
14% of 22 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
23.8% of 33 thousand people
65 to 74 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
19.1% of 31 thousand people
75 years and over
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
18.7% of 31 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
3% of 94 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
33.4% of 38 thousand people
Did not work
35.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
35.8% of 67 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in St. Louis County, Missouri
2022
10.3%
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