St. Louis
City in St. Louis city, Missouri
St. Louis is a city in St. Louis city, Missouri, with 301,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wellston, 3.8 miles NW.
- 301,578residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 61.7 sq miland area · 159.8 km²
- 4,886 / sq mipopulation density
- 63108main ZIP code (25 in total)
About St. Louis
St. Louis (officially the City of St. Louis) is an independent city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while its metropolitan area, which extends into Illinois, had an estimated population of over 2.8 million. It is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and the second-largest in Illinois. The city's metropolitan statistical area is the 23rd-largest in the United States.
The land that became St. Louis had been occupied by Native American cultures for thousands of years before European settlement. The city was founded on February 14, 1764, by French fur traders Gilbert Antoine de St. Maxent, Pierre Laclède, and Auguste Chouteau. They named it for King Louis IX of France, and it quickly became the regional center of the French Illinois Country. In 1804, the United States acquired St. Louis as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In the 19th century, St. Louis developed as a major port on the Mississippi River; from 1870 until the 1920 census, it was the fourth-largest city in the country. It separated from St. Louis County in 1877, becoming an independent city and limiting its political boundaries. In 1904, it hosted the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the St. Louis World's Fair, and the Summer Olympics.
St. Louis is designated as one of 173 global cities by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. The GDP of Greater St. Louis was $226.6 billion in 2023. St. Louis has a diverse economy with strengths in the service, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and aviation industries. It is home to fourteen Fortune 1000 companies, seven of which are also Fortune 500 companies. Federal agencies headquartered in the city or with significant operations there include the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
The city's attractions include the 630-foot (192 m) Gateway Arch, the Saint Louis Zoo, Forest Park, the City Museum, the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Saint Louis Science Center, and the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Major research universities in Greater St. Louis include Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, and the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The Washington University Medical Center hosts an agglomeration of medical and pharmaceutical institutions, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital. St. Louis has four professional sports teams: the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, St. Louis City SC of Major League Soccer, and the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League.
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Living in St. Louis
- Median household income
- $56,160
- Median home value
- $197,500
- Median rent
- $997/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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St. Louis had 301,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 301,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,886 per sq mi (1,887 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Louis at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 301,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 61.72 sq mi (159.8 km²) |
| Water area | 4.45 sq mi (11.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6357° N, 90.2446° W |
| ZIP codes | 63108, 62059, 62090, 63101, 63102, 63103, 63104, 63105, 63106, 63107, 63109, 63110, 63112, 63113, 63115, 63116, 63117, 63118, 63120, 63130, 63133, 63139, 63143, 63147, 63155 |
| Official website | greaterstlinc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2965000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Louis
- Wellston3.8 mi NW
- Hillsdale4.1 mi NW
- Brooklyn, IL4.3 mi E
- Pine Lawn4.4 mi NW
- Uplands Park4.4 mi NW
- Velda Village Hills4.5 mi NW
- Maplewood4.6 mi W
- Pagedale4.6 mi NW
- Clayton4.7 mi W
- Venice, IL4.8 mi NE
- Richmond Heights4.8 mi W
- Velda City4.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. Louis
What county is St. Louis in?
St. Louis is in St. Louis city, Missouri.
What is the population of St. Louis, MO?
301,578 people lived in St. Louis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Louis, MO?
The main ZIP code is 63108. Other ZIP codes: 62059, 62090, 63101, 63102, 63103, 63104, 63105, 63106, 63107, 63109, 63110, 63112.
What is the elevation of St. Louis?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Louis?
Wellston (3.8 mi), Hillsdale (4.1 mi), Brooklyn (4.3 mi), Pine Lawn (4.4 mi), Uplands Park (4.4 mi).
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