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

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.

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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the East St. Louis 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 East St. Louis 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 East St. Louis was 17,642, a 1.35% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, East St. Louis population was 17,884, a decline of 1.66% compared to a population of 18,185 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of East St. Louis decreased by 13,977. In this period, the peak population was 31,619 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 East St. Louis is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in East St. Louis 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 East St. Louis Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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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 July of 2025.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the St. Louis County 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 County 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 County was 990,414, a 0.78% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, St. Louis County population was 998,227, a decline of 0.48% compared to a population of 1,003,056 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of St. Louis County decreased by 25,861. In this period, the peak population was 1,016,451 in the year 2001. 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 County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in St. Louis County 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 County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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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 June of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in St. Louis County, MO was 37209.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in St. Louis County, MO reached a record high of 37209.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 21763.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in St. Louis County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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