| Please Provide Information |
|
| |
|
|
|
| St. Louis Apartment Locator Services : St. Louis Apartments |  | Contents | |
| Demographics |
| As of the census of 2000, there are 348,189 people, 147,076
households, and 76,920 families residing in the city. The population
density is 2,171.1/km² (5,622.9/mi²). There are 176,354
housing units at an average density of 1,099.7/km² (2,847.9/mi²).
The racial makeup of the city is 51.20% African American, 43.85%
White, 1.98% Asian, 0.27% Native American, 0.03% Pacific Islander,
0.80% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. 2.02%
of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Historically,
North Saint Louis City has been primarily African American while
South Saint Louis City has been primarily White. This has changed
in recent years as large portions of North Saint Louis City
have been depopulated, with African-American residents moving
either south or to surrounding counties. |
| There are 147,076 households, out of which 25.4% have children
under the age of 18 living with them, 26.2% are married couples
living together, 21.3% have a female householder with no husband
present, and 47.7% are non-families. 40.3% of all households
are made up of individuals and 12.9% have someone living alone
who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size
is 2.30 and the average family size is 3.19. |
| In the city the population is spread out with 25.7% under
the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1%
from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The
median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 88.6
males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.2
males. |
| The median income for a household in the city is $27,156,
and the median income for a family is $32,585. Males have a
median income of $30,106 versus $24,987 for females. The per
capita income for the city is $16,108. 24.6% of the population
and 20.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the
total population, 36.4% of those under the age of 18 and 17.4%
of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
|
|
|
|
