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County overview

St. Louis city

Missouri - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for St. Louis city.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in St. Louis city

Population
298,018
Age 65+
14.5%
Median age
36.5
Owner-occupied
44.9%
With disability
15.6%
Median home value
$174,100
Median income
$52,941
Residents 65+
43,123
How St. Louis city compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-12.1%
% owner-occupied
-30.7%
% with disability
+20.9%
Median household income
-29.6%
Median home value
-38.2%
Median age
-5.2%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Missouri

St. Louis County
999,703 residents
Jackson County
715,526 residents
St. Charles County
406,262 residents
Greene County
299,188 residents
Clay County
253,085 residents
Jefferson County
226,984 residents
Boone County
184,043 residents

Aging-in-place in St. Louis city

St. Louis city is home to roughly 298,018 residents, of whom about 43,213 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.5%, well below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 44.9% of homes in St. Louis city are owner-occupied at a median home value of $174,100. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 15.6% of St. Louis city residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.