In 2023, the population of the St. Louis metropolitan area in the United States was about 2.79 million people. This is a slight decrease in comparison to the previous year, when the population was 2.8 million people.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in St. Louis City, MO (MOSSPOP) from 1970 to 2024 about St. Louis City, MO; St. Louis; MO; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the St. Louis city population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of St. Louis city across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of St. Louis city was 281,754, a 1.55% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, St. Louis city population was 286,193, a decline of 2.53% compared to a population of 293,622 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of St. Louis city decreased by 65,183. In this period, the peak population was 346,937 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the St. Louis city is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in St. Louis city population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for St. Louis city Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the St. Louis city population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of St. Louis city.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• St. Louis city, MO Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of St. Louis city age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• St. Louis city, MO Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in St. Louis city - Population and Percentage Analysis
• St. Louis city, MO Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Resident Population in St. Louis City, MO was 279.69500 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in St. Louis City, MO reached a record high of 622.23600 in January of 1970 and a record low of 279.69500 in January of 2024. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in St. Louis City, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of St. Louis city by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of St. Louis city across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.38% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the St. Louis city is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of St. Louis city total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of St. Louis city by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for St. Louis city. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of St. Louis city by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in St. Louis city. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for St. Louis city.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (14,687) | Female # 25-29 years (15,651). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the St. Louis city population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the St. Louis city is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the St. Louis city is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in St. Louis city for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the St. Louis city population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of St. Louis city. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 199,705 (67.01% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the St. Louis city population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in St. Louis city is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the St. Louis city is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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