St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO

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2023 Population
104,195
0.613% 1-year decline
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
46
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
5.71%
8.8% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$94,876
1.95% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$303,300
6.12% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
50,521
0.463% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO had a population of 104k people with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $94,876. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO declined from 104,838 to 104,195, a −0.613% decrease and its median household income grew from $93,059 to $94,876, a 1.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.47%).

7.46% of the households in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO are St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton (245 degrees awarded in 2023) and Applied Technology Services (71 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was $303,300, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%.

Most people in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 104k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.17% of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (5.39k people).

In 2023, there were 32.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.4k people) in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.81k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.4k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO are Serbo-Croatian (3,033 households), Spanish (1,241 households), and German (478 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
53,374
Women
51.1%
51,161
Men
48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 104,535 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

98.9%
2023 Citizenship
98.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    92.4k ± 2.49k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.81k ± 654
  3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    2.4k ± 793
2.41%
Hispanic Population
2.51k people

In 2023, there were 32.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.4k people) in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.81k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.4k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.41% of the people in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO are hispanic (2.51k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    1,551 ± 960 people
  2. Mexico
    325 ± 442 people
  3. China
    313 ± 434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was Bosnia and Herzegovina, the natal country of 1,551 St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Mexico with 325 and China with 313.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.17%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.39k people
5.12%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.37k people

As of 2023, 5.17% of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO residents (5.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was 5.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Serbo-Croatian
    3,033 households (3.06%)
  2. Spanish
    1,241 households (1.25%)
  3. German
    478 households (0.482%)

7.46% of the households in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was Serbo-Croatian. 3.06% of the households in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO reported speaking Serbo-Croatian at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,362 ± 296
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    934 ± 297
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    918 ± 424

St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO employs 50.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO were Elementary & secondary schools (3,388 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,958 people), and Construction (2,802 people), and the highest paying industries were Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($199,574), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($173,265), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($152,521).

Males in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $76,621. The income inequality in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,495
Women
46.5%
27,026
Men
53.5%

The workforce of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO in 2023 was 50,521 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

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Occupations

50.5k
2023 Value
−0.463%
1 Year decline
± −0.463%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.463%, from 50.8k employees to 50.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (1,962 people), Other managers (1,743 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,242 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.5k
2023 Value
−0.463%
1 Year decline
± −0.463%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.463%, from 50.8k employees to 50.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,388 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,958 people), and Construction (2,802 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$67,670
Median earning men ± $4,351
$47,949
Median earning women ± $2,035

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($118,382), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,934), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,765).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,477), Manufacturing ($60,761), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,655).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.47%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO awarded 316 degrees. The student population of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 41 male students and 541 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO are Black or African American (169 and 53.5%), followed by White (124 and 39.2%), Two or More Races (9 and 2.85%), and Unknown (8 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton (245 and 77.5%) and Applied Technology Services (71 and 22.5%).

The most popular majors in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (110 and 34.8%), Health Care Administration & Management (68 and 21.5%), and Registered Nursing (61 and 19.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 82.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 582 (7.04% men and 93% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 582 students enrolled in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO, 7.04% men and 93% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 371 records, of which 95.7% were women and 4.31% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    61 degrees awarded
  2. Health Care Administration & Management
    37 degrees awarded
  3. Respiratory Care Therapist
    27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was Registered Nursing with 61 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
    245 degrees awarded
  2. Applied Technology Services
    71 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton with 245 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO, which is 0.0785 times less than the 293 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 169 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 124 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,896) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2018.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($906) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2018.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,121) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.135% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.195% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (24.5k), High School or Equivalent (20k), and Some college (16.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was $303,300 in 2023, which is 1 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $285,800 to $303,300, a 6.12% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO is 78.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$303,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,016
$34,033
Median Property Taxes
±$1,201

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

78.8%
Homeownership
2023
67.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 78.8% of the housing units in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$94,876
Median Household Income
± $4,031
43.2k
Number of Households
± 1,554

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.2k households in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO grew to $94,876 from the previous year's value of $93,059.

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Wage Distribution

0.469
2023 Wage GINI in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO
0.476
2022 Wage GINI in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO

In 2023, the income inequality in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.53% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.6%)
  3. Carpooled (5.14%)

In 2023, 78% of workers in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.14%).

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Commute Time

25.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO (5.88k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.8% of the population of St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 60.3% on employee plans, 5.18% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year (1,232 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 318 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,264 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year (1,232 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.16%
Uninsured
60.3%
Employer Coverage
5.18%
Medicaid
18.6%
Medicare
11.6%
Non-Group
1.14%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO grew by 2.78% from 3.08% to 3.16%.

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