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.

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/.

Recommended for further research

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

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the St. Louis metro area from 1950 to 2025.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the St. Louis city, MO by Multi-Racial White population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial White Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the St. Louis city, MO by their Multi-Racial White population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial White Population: The Multi-Racial White population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial White. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total St. Louis city Multi-Racial White Population: This tells us how much of the entire St. Louis city, MO Multi-Racial White population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO (B01002001E029510) from 2009 to 2023 about St. Louis City, MO; St. Louis; age; MO; 5-year; median; and USA.

In 2022, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the St. Louis metropolitan area amounted to roughly 178.66 billion chained 2017 U.S. dollars. This was an increase from the previous year, when the GDP of St. Louis amounted to about 175.04 billion chained 2017 U.S. dollars.

Greater St. Louis is the common name of the St. Louis-St. Charles, MO-IL CSA, also known as Metro St. Louis. Greater St. Louis is the 21st largest MSA, with a population around 2.8 million inhabitants.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the St. Louis city population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for St. Louis city. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of St. Louis city by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in St. Louis city.

Key observations

The largest age group in St. Louis city, MO was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 31,444 (10.38%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in St. Louis city, MO was the 80-84 years with a population of 3,867 (1.28%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the St. Louis city is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group 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/.

Recommended for further research

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

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for St. Louis city, MO (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS029510) from 2009 to 2020 about St. Louis City, MO; migration; St. Louis; flow; MO; Net; 5-year; and population.

St. Louis City, MO - Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO was 36.60000 Years of Age in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, St. Louis City, MO - Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO reached a record high of 36.60000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 33.90000 in January of 2011. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for St. Louis City, MO - Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) 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 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 2022, the population of St. Louis city was 286,578, a 2.38% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, St. Louis city population was 293,562, a decline of 2.30% compared to a population of 300,483 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of St. Louis city decreased by 60,359. 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 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• 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.

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/.

Recommended for further research

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

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the St. Louis city, MO by Asian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Asian Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the St. Louis city, MO by their Asian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Asian Population: The Asian population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Asian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total St. Louis city Asian Population: This tells us how much of the entire St. Louis city, MO Asian population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Louis City, MO (B03002013E029510) from 2009 to 2023 about St. Louis City, MO; St. Louis; white; latino; hispanic; MO; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO (S1701ACS029510) from 2012 to 2023 about St. Louis City, MO; St. Louis; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

St. Louis City, MO - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO was 130110.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, St. Louis City, MO - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO reached a record high of 158907.00000 in January of 2009 and a record low of 130110.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for St. Louis City, MO - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in St. Louis, MO-IL (MSA) (LAUMT294118000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about St. Louis, MO, IL, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, and USA.

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

This list ranks the 1 cities in the St. Louis city, MO by Some Other Race (SOR) population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Other Race Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the St. Louis city, MO by their Some Other Race (SOR) population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Other Race Population: The Other Race population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Other Race. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total St. Louis city Other Race Population: This tells us how much of the entire St. Louis city, MO Other Race population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the St. Louis city, MO by Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the St. Louis city, MO by their Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Black Population: The Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total St. Louis city Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire St. Louis city, MO Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.

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/.