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St. Louis, MO-IL
St. Louis, Missouri–Illinois, sits along the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Missouri River and anchors a metropolitan area of approximately 2.81 million people. Founded in 1764 as a French trading post, it became a major gateway to the American West, an important inland port, and a center of manufacturing, transportation, aviation, health care, and innovation. Its identity is defined by the 630-foot Gateway Arch, historic neighborhoods, celebrated sports traditions, and cultural landmarks shaped by French, German, Irish, Italian, African American, Bosnian, and other immigrant communities.
Recreational Delights
St. Louis offers extensive urban recreation and riverfront experiences. Forest Park, nearly twice the size of New York’s Central Park, combines walking and cycling paths with the Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri History Museum, and the Muny amphitheater. Gateway Arch National Park provides riverfront promenades, monument views, and access to the Mississippi shoreline, while Tower Grove Park offers gardens, paths, lakes, and seasonal events. The Missouri Botanical Garden features 79 acres of global plant displays, including a Japanese strolling garden and the Climatron. Carondelet Park, Citygarden, and Serra Sculpture Park add green space and public art. Across the region, the Mississippi Flyway supports birdwatching, and the metropolitan area’s rivers, trails, parks, and nearby forests enable boating, fishing, hiking, cycling, and wildlife observation.
Culinary Scene
St. Louis’s food culture blends regional specialties with the traditions of its immigrant communities. Classic local dishes include thin-crust St. Louis-style pizza with Provel cheese, toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake, the slinger, the Gerber sandwich, and the St. Paul sandwich. Frozen-custard institution Ted Drewes is famous for its exceptionally thick Concrete. The Hill remains the city’s best-known Italian dining district, while Cherokee Street and Dutchtown reflect Mexican, Vietnamese, and other international influences. Bevo Mill and surrounding south-city neighborhoods are associated with the region’s large Bosnian community and its bakeries, cafés, and restaurants. Downtown’s Laclede’s Landing and Washington Avenue offer restaurants, bars, and nightlife in historic warehouse districts. A growing contemporary scene includes artisan bakeries, salumerias, chocolatiers, farm-to-table restaurants, neighborhood farmers’ markets, craft beverages, and chefs emphasizing locally sourced produce, meats, and fish.
Demographics
- The metropolitan area has approximately 2,810,850 residents, with a median age of 39.9—slightly older than the U.S. median of 38.9.
- Median household income is $80,196, nearly matching the U.S. median of $80,734. The metro combines major urban neighborhoods with suburban communities across Missouri and Illinois.
- St. Louis reflects longstanding African American, European, Latino, Asian, and Bosnian communities. About 70,000 Bosnian Americans live in the metropolitan area, one of the largest Bosnian populations outside Europe.
Population
2,810,850
Growth 0.05%
Households
1,160,386
Growth 0.48%
Median Age
39.9
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$80,196
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
33,484
Total population
41%
5 year population growth projection
13,646
Total households
$42,656
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,193 | 33,484 | 105,335 |
| 5 year projected total population | -- | 47,370 | 128,390 |
| Total households | 1,377 | 13,646 | 43,837 |
| Current Median Household Income | $63,867 | $88,810 | $83,424 |
| 5 year projected median household income | -- | $108,709 | $100,828 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $32,043 | $42,656 | $41,448 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | -- | $51,345 | $50,370 |
| Median home value | $125,941 | $194,557 | $189,290 |
Sports
Baseball
St. Louis Cardinals
Hockey
St. Louis Blues
Soccer
St. Louis City SC
American football
St. Louis Battlehawks
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Saint Louis University
University of Missouri–St. Louis
St. Louis Community College
Entertainment
Gateway Arch National Park and the Gateway Arch
Forest Park cultural institutions, including the Saint Louis Zoo and Saint Louis Art Museum
The Muny amphitheater
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and the St. Louis Symphony
Quality of Life
St. Louis offers comparatively broad cultural, educational, medical, recreational, and transportation amenities, supported by historic neighborhoods and a substantial metropolitan economy. Residents benefit from major parks, research institutions, professional sports, and distinctive cuisine. Quality of life varies across communities, and the city continues addressing longstanding inequalities, crime concerns, segregation-related effects, and uneven development while revitalizing central neighborhoods.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
19%
5-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
27%
25-44 Years
25%
45-64 Years
18%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
15.78%
Manufacturing
11.36%
Retail Trade
11.05%
Educational Services
9.98%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
8.45%
Finance and Insurance
6.94%
Construction
6.63%
Accommodation and Food Services
6.36%
Transportation and Warehousing
4.99%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
4.17%
Public Administration
4.03%
Wholesale Trade
2.48%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
2.19%
Other
5.59%