Population 13,485 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Foristell
Household size in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Foristell holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.87 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Foristell skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Foristell: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Foristell
Renters in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Foristell is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Foristell: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Foristell has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Missouri cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Foristell is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2004, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only two of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $889 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,083 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,338 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,544 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$655 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Foristell costs $1,544 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider St. Louis area ($1,239). Rents are up $655 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Foristell
Bachelor's degrees in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Foristell as nationally: 32.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider St. Louis area (38.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.9 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Foristell: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend. Foristell has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Missouri cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Foristell
| Period | Foristell | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Foristell has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Foristell compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foristell | 2.80 | 42.2 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 2004 | $1,544 | 32.6% | 96.1% | 2.3% |
| Wentzville | 2.85 | 37.6 | 9.8% | 16.7% | 2.9% | 2005 | $1,361 | 40.3% | 94.1% | 2.9% |
| Flint Hill | 2.81 | 35.7 | 14.9% | 31.6% | 2.7% | 2006 | $1,427 | 38.0% | 92.7% | 4.2% |
| Wright City | 2.72 | 40.8 | 8.1% | 19.4% | 15.5% | 2001 | $1,244 | 24.9% | 88.5% | 5.2% |
| Innsbrook | 2.56 | 52.6 | 5.4% | 6.5% | 43.5% | 1993 | $1,034 | 35.3% | 95.0% | 4.0% |
| Moscow Mills | 2.87 | 33.2 | 12.1% | 20.0% | 1.9% | 2006 | $1,135 | 23.7% | 91.9% | 3.7% |
| Josephville | 2.85 | 39.7 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.0% | 2006 | $1,053 | 39.3% | 95.9% | 2.7% |
| New Melle | 2.89 | 47.3 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1995 | $1,460 | 49.5% | 96.8% | 2.2% |
| Lake St. Louis | 2.75 | 41.2 | 7.1% | 16.8% | 4.4% | 2002 | $1,660 | 51.5% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| South Troy | 2.86 | 34.1 | 24.4% | 23.1% | 3.1% | 2006 | $1,032 | 17.8% | 95.5% | 10.0% |
| Truesdale | 2.41 | 45.2 | 11.8% | 34.1% | 11.5% | 2001 | $1,112 | 17.1% | 88.3% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Foristell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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