Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Louis, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,367

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.6%4,315

Black

28.6%2,107

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%619

Two or More

3.3%240

Other

0.6%43

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%39

Asian

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

24.7%1,455

High School Diploma

25.4%1,493

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%699

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%676

Associate's Degree

6.3%372

Bachelor's Degree

3.4%203

Master's Degree

2.4%141

Professional Degree

0.5%30

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

6.4%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,200

Median Renti

$794

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.3%986

Renter-Occupied

32.7%480

Total Units

1,693

Homeownership

67.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.4%181

$50K–$100K

24.6%243

$100K–$150K

21%207

$150K–$200K

15.4%152

$200K–$300K

16.8%166

$300K–$500K

2.9%29

$500K–$1M

0.8%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

144

$1,000–$1,250

101

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.2%38

2000–2009

6.1%104

1990–1999

10.4%176

1980–1989

10%170

1970–1979

13.5%228

1960–1969

20.3%343

1950–1959

6.7%113

1940–1949

8.3%140

1939 or earlier

22.5%381

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.3%1,265

Electricity

11.4%167

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%18

Wood

0.5%8

Other

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,167

Mean Household Incomei

$62,750

Per Capita Incomei

$13,897

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

1,557

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%59

$10K–$15K

5.4%79

$15K–$20K

8.3%122

$20K–$25K

2.3%34

$25K–$30K

5.9%87

$30K–$35K

6.6%97

$35K–$40K

3.2%47

$40K–$45K

5.5%81

$45K–$50K

8.2%120

$50K–$60K

8.9%131

$60K–$75K

8.1%119

$75K–$100K

9.6%141

$100K–$125K

12.9%189

$125K–$150K

5.7%84

$150K–$200K

4.6%67

$200K+

0.6%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

148

Residentsi

228

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing80 homes96% occupied$362/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers68 homes76% occupied$433/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,167/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

70.8%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

20.6%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

8.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

75.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.5% of subsidized households are minority

35.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1091.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,441

Avg. Commutei

16.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,514

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

300(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured

St. Louis, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026