Population 16,282 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lemay
Household size in Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Lemay sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the St. Louis area overall, where it has 2.46 people. Household size has climbed from 2.39 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lemay is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 39.0, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Lemay: 15.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Lemay has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Missouri cities.
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 Lemay
Renters in Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lemay is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Lemay, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Lemay is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Only eight of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have older 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 Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $829 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $807 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $906 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$214 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Lemay runs $906 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $214 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Lemay
Bachelor's degrees in Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lemay: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Lemay never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points, mirroring the country. Lemay has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 Lemay
| Period | Lemay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lemay has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Lemay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemay | 2.60 | 38.5 | 15.0% | 24.2% | 15.8% | 1954 | $906 | 20.2% | 86.6% | 2.7% |
| Bella Villa | 2.49 | 33.4 | 18.3% | 20.4% | 7.2% | 1954 | $1,169 | 23.4% | 87.9% | 1.8% |
| St. George | 2.12 | 42.6 | 5.5% | 13.1% | 5.9% | 1962 | $996 | 35.7% | 91.2% | 1.8% |
| Wilbur Park | 2.35 | 41.5 | 8.9% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 1954 | $898 | 35.0% | 96.7% | 0.4% |
| Affton | 2.17 | 44.4 | 6.0% | 24.8% | 7.1% | 1960 | $1,088 | 36.0% | 92.1% | 1.6% |
| Mehlville | 2.22 | 43.5 | 7.3% | 33.8% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,194 | 31.8% | 92.9% | 2.3% |
| Green Park | 2.42 | 44.6 | 8.6% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 1969 | $963 | 42.4% | 91.3% | 1.2% |
| Lakeshire | 2.23 | 36.8 | 15.6% | 54.6% | 15.0% | 1963 | $1,032 | 32.0% | 94.3% | 2.4% |
| Grantwood Village | 2.95 | 43.2 | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1961 | $971 | 67.9% | 99.1% | 1.2% |
| Marlborough | 1.92 | 35.7 | 5.5% | 63.6% | 14.3% | 1964 | $998 | 33.5% | 91.1% | 0.1% |
| Concord | 2.49 | 44.0 | 8.8% | 15.0% | 5.3% | 1970 | $1,212 | 42.2% | 96.8% | 2.8% |
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 Lemay. 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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