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Woodson Terrace, MO

CSASt. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington MSASt. Louis#97/266 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

3,908population

35.1median age

This community is a community of 3,908 with a median age of 35.1. The population is predominantly White (45.2%) with a significant Black community (23.7%). Median household income is $47,417. 82.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 63.1%, with a median home value of $104,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.2%1,768

Black

23.7%927

Hispanic/Latino

20.3%793

Two or More

10.7%417

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%97

High School Diploma

38.1%996

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%103

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%270

Associate's Degree

7.4%193

Bachelor's Degree

9%236

Master's Degree

9.7%253

Professional Degree

0.5%14

HS or Higher

82.6%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

$104,000median home value

$1,179median rent

63.1%homeownership

1,784total units

10.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 63.1%

Renter 36.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%49

$50K–$100K

40.9%412

$100K–$150K

35.7%360

$150K–$200K

12.2%123

$200K–$300K

6.3%64

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

133

$1,000–$1,250

212

$1,250–$1,500

175

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

1990–1999

3.9%70

1980–1989

7.2%128

1970–1979

5.8%104

1960–1969

17.7%315

1950–1959

48.8%870

1940–1949

11.8%211

1939 or earlier

4.8%86

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.6%1,383

Electricity

7.5%120

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%67

Wood

1.1%17

Other

0.6%10

Household Economyi

$47,417median household income

$23,586per capita income

26.9%poverty rate

3.9%unemployment

1,927labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%79

$10K–$15K

2.2%35

$15K–$20K

9.9%158

$20K–$25K

4.2%67

$25K–$30K

7.3%116

$30K–$35K

5.9%94

$35K–$40K

7.1%114

$40K–$45K

5.8%92

$45K–$50K

4%64

$50K–$60K

16%255

$60K–$75K

6.4%103

$75K–$100K

19.5%312

$100K–$125K

0.6%10

$125K–$150K

1.9%30

$150K–$200K

3.3%52

$200K+

1%16

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

Residentsi

153

Avg. Tenant Renti

$566/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers61 homes81% occupied$566/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,417/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

61%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

33%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

98% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% 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

2767.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

188

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,791

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,852

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

211(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.4%Insured

18.6%Uninsured

Woodson Terrace, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026