Mehlville, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mehlville, Missouri is 29,089 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $65,395, the median home value is $210,200, and the median age is 43.3.
29,089
Population
3890
People / sq mi
$65,395
Median Income
$210,200
Median Home Value
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Mehlville covers 7.5 sq mi of land at 3890 people per square mile.
About Mehlville, MO
Mehlville skews on age — the median resident is 43.3, older than the national median. With 29,089 residents, Mehlville is a city in Missouri. It ranks #25 among cities in Missouri by population.
The typical household here earns about $65,395, below the US median of $78,538. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $210,200, with typical rent around $1,029.
30.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 9.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Mehlville — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,395
Median Household Income
$39,008
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$210,200
Median Home Value
$1,029
Median Rent
65.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.3%
High School+
30.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
80.0%
Public Transit
9.0%
Work From Home
22.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.0%
Foreign Born
84.6%
Non-English at Home
7.4%
Veterans
13.6%
With Disability
92.9%
Health Insurance
93.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Retail Trade | 9.5% |
| Information | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.3% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mehlville, Missouri has a population of 29,089 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest city in Missouri.
The median household income in Mehlville, Missouri is $65,395, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mehlville, Missouri is $210,200, with median monthly rent at $1,029 and a homeownership rate of 65.0%.
The median age in Mehlville, Missouri is 43.3 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.