St. Louis' population change by ward, 2010-2020

Last updated: Sept. 17, 2021

Citywide, St. Louis lost almost 18,000 residents between 2010 and 2020, according to U.S. Census data. The heaviest population loss was seen on the city's north side, while the downtown and central corridor wards saw population growth.

Source: St. Louis city

Pct. change in population

-24%

-18%

-12%

-6%

0%

+6%

+12%

+18%

+24%

Graphic by Josh Renaud / St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Notes: All data compiled from the 2010 and 2020 Census. Data reflects 2011 ward boundaries drawn after 2010 Census. Ward tabulations were calculated by the city of St. Louis by allocating Census tabulation block level data to wards based on location. The 2020 Census tabulation block boundaries differ from the 2010 tabulation block boundaries, and a spatial review was performed by the city.​