119th Congress · MO-5
Missouri's 5th Congressional District
Missouri's 5th Congressional District (MO-5) has a population of 769,211. The median household income is $66,502 and the median age is 36.7.
769,211
Population
1821
People / sq mi
$66,502
Median Income
36.7
Median Age
MO-5 covers 422 sq mi of land at 1821.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 22.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$66,502
Median Household Income
$38,229
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$209,700
Median Home Value
$1,154
Median Rent
58.1%
Homeownership
Education
91.8%
High School+
33.9%
Bachelor's+
Other Missouri Congressional Districts
Largest cities in Missouri
Largest counties in Missouri
State rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
Missouri's 5th Congressional District (MO-5) has a population of 769,211 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Missouri's 5th Congressional District is $66,502, with a per capita income of $38,229.
Missouri's 5th Congressional District is 62.1% White, 22.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
More from Missouri
Data for Missouri's 5th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Missouri's 5th Congressional District: 58.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Missouri's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in Missouri with a population of 769,211.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $66,502, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $209,700, with typical rent around $1,154.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 33.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.