63131 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 63131, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

63131 is a zip code in St. Louis County, Missouri, which covers Clayton and Missouri River, with a total population of 18,407 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 63131 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 63131.

The estimated population of people living in 63131 is 18,407, with a median age of 47.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 63131 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,407
+3.95%
+5.44%
2020
17,707
 -0.92% -
2019
17,872
+1.39%
-
2018
17,627
+0.97%
-
2017
17,458
 - -

Population of 63131 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 63131 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.5%
89.7%
 -1.34%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.7%
 -17.65%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
2.4%
 -20.83%
Asian
5.6%
5.1%
 +9.80%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1%
 +110.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 63131 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 63131 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 63131 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 63131 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.4 -0.42% 46.6 +0.43% 48.1 -1.03%
2020 47.6 -1.04% 46.4 -1.9% 48.6 +0.21%
2019 48.1 -0.82% 47.3 -1.87% 48.5 -0.41%
2018 48.5 +0.41% 48.2 -0.21% 48.7 +0.83%
2017 48.3 - 48.3 - 48.3 -

The median age of the 63131 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 63131 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 929 -2.34% 975 +5.88% 893 1,032
10 to 19 1,341 +23.18% 1,430 -5.96% 1,676 1,333
20 to 29 553 +7.19% 340 +30.94% 590 454
30 to 39 598 +15.52% 655 +33.24% 690 893
40 to 49 1,057 +21.79% 1,345 -9.03% 1,306 1,222
50 to 59 1,527 -8.68% 1,598 -17.03% 1,397 1,335
60 to 69 1,310 +7% 1,304 +11.19% 1,400 1,455
70+ 1,237 +3.12% 1,259 +16.85% 1,264 1,467

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 63131 zip code is $182,000.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 63131.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $250,001.00
  • 45 to 64
    $220,147.00
  • 65 and over
    $116,364.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 63131 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 63131, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 63131 is currently $285,018.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

46.70% of households in 63131 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 63131 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    46.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 63131 is $106,043.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 63131 by the total population of 63131.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 63131 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 63131 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    33.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    56.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.55%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 63131 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 63131 zip over the age of 16 is 14,338.

Of those people, a total of 60.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 63131 is 59.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 63131 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 865 25.40% 20.90%
20 to 24 years 668 63.30% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 376 59.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 516 89.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,096 78.60% 0.20%
45 to 54 years 3,010 82.60% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 1,221 84.80% 4.70%
60 to 64 years 1,602 63.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,185 41.00% 1.20%
75 years and over 1,799 15.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 63131. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,807 60.60% 2.30%
Black or African American 187 50.80% 8.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 827 60.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 130 73.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 380 65.30% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 259 51.40% 9.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,666 60.80% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 63131 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 63131 is 8,505, with median earnings of $101,135.00.

Women in 63131 are earning approximately 50.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,505 $101,135.00
Male 5,080 $136,364.00
Female 3,425 $69,217.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 63131 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,188 $133,577.00
Business and Financial 918 $129,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 313 $103,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 177 $133,906.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 90 $43,125.00
Community and Social Service 111 $37,396.00
Legal 342 $116,250.00
Educational and Library 493 $42,135.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 142 $57,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 993 $159,854.00
Healthcare Support 43 $3,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $40,769.00
Law Enforcement 24 $120,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 182 $12,841.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 106 $29,766.00
Personal Care and Service 135 $3,884.00
Sales 1,324 $131,591.00
Office and Administrative Support 415 $34,635.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 136 $93,958.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 26 $19,412.00
Production 109 $68,036.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $250,001.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 63131 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 63131.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,438 $143,839.00 750 $108,333.00
Business and Financial 598 $176,346.00 320 $80,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 250 $89,700.00 63 $108,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 155 $134,219.00 22 $112,273.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 86 $42,813.00
Community and Social Service 31 $9,779.00 80 $72,188.00
Legal 203 $184,009.00 139 $82,841.00
Educational and Library 117 $84,205.00 376 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $119,191.00 113 $33,472.00
Healthcare Practitioners 477 $250,001.00 516 $99,615.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 43 $3,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $120,500.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 146 $6,667.00 36 $16,912.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $46,771.00 27 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $8,611.00 103 $3,348.00
Sales 859 $164,063.00 465 $41,406.00
Office and Administrative Support 167 $101,319.00 248 $22,143.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 136 $93,958.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 26 $19,412.00 0 $0.00
Production 94 $30,357.00 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $250,001.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,822 households in 63131, with an average household size of 2.67 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,505 families living in the 63131 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 63131:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,063 178 264 1,317
Average Household Size 2.99 4.36 2.99 1.12
Total Families 5,063 178 264 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.99 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 5,505 families living in 63131, 2.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 63131:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,088 housing units in 63131.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,822 96.25%
Vacant 266 3.75%

5.76% of the total 7,088 housing units in 63131 are rental units. This is approximately 408 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,312 are occupied by the owner - or 89.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 63131 is $2,146.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 63131 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    102
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    27
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    94
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    205
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    59

Property Value

The median value of a property in 63131 is $635,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 63131 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    10
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    21
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    71
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    79
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    275
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,628
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,845
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,383

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 63131. The chart below shows the number of properties in 63131 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    283
  • 1940 to 1949
    107
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,247
  • 1960 to 1969
    989
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,651
  • 1980 to 1989
    954
  • 1990 to 1999
    629
  • 2000 to 2009
    573
  • 2010 to 2013
    655
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 63131 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    59
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,464
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,020
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,279

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 63131 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 63131 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 63131.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    172
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    694
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    932
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,542
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,697
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    534
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,058
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    188
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    82
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    107
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    58
  • 90 or more minutes
    191

Summary

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