Poverty Rate in St. Louis, Missouri
In St. Louis, Missouri, an estimated 58,373 of 289,284 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in St. Louis, Missouri?
The poverty rate in St. Louis, Missouri is 20.2%.
- How many people in St. Louis, Missouri live in poverty?
In St. Louis, Missouri, an estimated 58,373 of 289,284 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in St. Louis, Missouri compare to the average for Missouri?
The poverty rate in St. Louis, Missouri is 59.06% higher than the Missouri average. In St. Louis, Missouri, an estimated 20.2% of 289,284 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 12.7% of 5,999,824 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in St. Louis, Missouri compare to the US?
The poverty rate in St. Louis, Missouri is 57.81% higher than the US average. In St. Louis, Missouri, an estimated 20.2% of 289,284 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
20.4% of 276 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
32.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
32.4% of 49 thousand people
Under 5 years
39.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
39.1% of 15 thousand people
5 to 17 years
29.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
29.3% of 34 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
32.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
32.2% of 49 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
17.6% of 182 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
19.1% of 75 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
16.5% of 107 thousand people
60 years and over
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
20.2% of 62 thousand people
65 years and over
18.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
18.5% of 44 thousand people
- Gender
Male
19.2% Poverty Rate for men in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
19.2% of 134 thousand people
Female
21.5% Poverty Rate for women in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
21.5% of 142 thousand people
- Race
White
12.1% Poverty Rate for White people in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
12.1% of 127 thousand people
Black or African American
30.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
30.1% of 117 thousand people
Asian
21.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
21.7% of 10 thousand people
Two or more races
15.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
15.7% of 15 thousand people
Hispanic
16.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
16.6% of 12 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
11.7% of 124 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
16.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
16.6% of 207 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
30.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
30.1% of 16 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
25.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
25.4% of 50 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
20.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
20.3% of 54 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
7% of 88 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
9.3% of 159 thousand people
Employed
8.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
8.2% of 152 thousand people
Male
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
6.2% of 75 thousand people
Female
10.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
10.1% of 77 thousand people
Unemployed
34.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
34.4% of 7 thousand people
Male
38.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
38.2% of 4 thousand people
Female
29.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
29.1% of 3 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
17.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
17.8% of 231 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
3.4% of 114 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
23.7% of 50 thousand people
Did not work
38% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
38% of 67 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.2% Poverty Rate for single people in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
26.2% of 104 thousand people
Male
24.7% Poverty Rate for single men in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
24.7% of 53 thousand people
Female
27.8% Poverty Rate for single women in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
27.8% of 51 thousand people
18 to 24 years
44% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
44% of 9 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
14.6% of 29 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
19% of 16 thousand people
45 to 54 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
27.9% of 11 thousand people
55 to 64 years
38.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
38.2% of 16 thousand people
65 to 74 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
33.3% of 14 thousand people
75 years and over
22.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
22.7% of 9 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
2.8% of 49 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
36.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
36.2% of 22 thousand people
Did not work
54% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
54% of 33 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in St. Louis, Missouri
2022
20%