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Unified School District · MO

St. Louis City School District

St. Louis City School District is a unified school district in Missouri with a community population of 288,512. The median household income is $56,160 and the median age is 36.8.

288,512

Population

4675

People / sq mi

$56,160

Median Income

36.8

Median Age

St. Louis City School District covers 62 sq mi of land at 4674.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White45.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian30.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,160

Median Household Income

$41,187

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$197,500

Median Home Value

$997

Median Rent

45.3%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

90.8%

High School+

41.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. Louis City School District serves a community with a population of 288,512 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Missouri.

The median household income in St. Louis City School District is $56,160, with a per capita income of $41,187. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

St. Louis City School District is 45.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 30.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In St. Louis City School District, 90.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in St. Louis City School District is $197,500, with a median rent of $997. The homeownership rate is 45.3%.

Data for St. Louis City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2929280).

Homeownership is the standout figure in St. Louis City School District: 45.3% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 288,512 residents, St. Louis City School District is a school district in Missouri.

The typical household earns $56,160, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.7%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $197,500, with typical rent around $997.

College attainment is above the local norm at 41.1%, above the national 35.0%.

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