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St. Peters, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of St. Peters, Missouri is 58,200 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $89,827, the median home value is $252,800, and the median age is 41.1.

The population has grown 16.3% since 2010 (52,796 → 61,398).

58,200

Population

2586

People / sq mi

$89,827

Median Income

$252,800

Median Home Value

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St. Peters covers 22.5 sq mi of land at 2586 people per square mile.

About St. Peters, MO

Homeownership is the standout figure in St. Peters: 80.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. St. Peters is a city in Missouri with a population of 58,200. It ranks #11 among cities in Missouri by population.

The typical household here earns about $89,827, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $252,800, with typical rent around $1,291.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 39.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 16.0%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in St. Peters, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

St. Peters city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of St. Peters city had a population of 52,796 in 2010 and 61,398 in 2024, a 16.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 61,398 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.09%.

2024 · 61K20102024
St. Peters city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

61,398

Population (2024)

52,796

Population (2010)

61,398

Peak (2024)

1.09%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201052,796
201153,414
201254,062
201354,825
201456,012
201556,742
201657,159
201757,179
201857,123
201958,212
202057,707
202158,216
202258,560
202359,600
202461,398

Race & Ethnicity

White85.8%
Black or African American5.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$89,827

Median Household Income

$44,386

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$252,800

Median Home Value

$1,291

Median Rent

80.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.2%

High School+

39.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

74.9%

Public Transit

16.0%

Work From Home

23.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.0%

Foreign Born

95.5%

Non-English at Home

7.9%

Veterans

13.9%

With Disability

96.1%

Health Insurance

96.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.7%
Manufacturing13.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.1%
Information9.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.8%
Construction6.4%
Retail Trade4.5%
Public Administration4.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. Peters, Missouri has a population of 58,200 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Missouri.

The median household income in St. Peters, Missouri is $89,827, with 3.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in St. Peters, Missouri is $252,800, with median monthly rent at $1,291 and a homeownership rate of 80.9%.

The median age in St. Peters, Missouri is 41.1 years. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

The population has grown 16.3% since 2010 (52,796 → 61,398).


St. Peters city, MO Climate

St. Peters city, MO has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F) and receives about 960 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

12.9°C

Avg Temp

960

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

-10°0°10°20°30°106mmJFMAMJJASOND
Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
St. Peters city, MO — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-2° / 29°46 mm
February1° / 34°52 mm
March7° / 45°86 mm
April13° / 56°95 mm
May19° / 65°106 mm
June24° / 74°89 mm
July26° / 79°99 mm
August25° / 77°80 mm
September21° / 69°82 mm
October14° / 58°74 mm
November7° / 45°82 mm
December1° / 34°69 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit St. Peters city, MO

The most comfortable months to visit St. Peters city, MO are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.