Population 6,764 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Hampton
Household size in South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.94 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in South Hampton are small: just 1.94 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.17 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in South Hampton are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the St. Louis area overall, where the median age is 40.8. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in South Hampton than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Hampton
Renters in South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Hampton own their homes; 30.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (36.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south. Only three of St. Louis' 39 neighborhoods have a lower share of renters.
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 South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in South Hampton than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. South Hampton has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five St. Louis neighborhoods.
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 South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1939 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South Hampton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1939, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other St. Louis neighborhoods, South Hampton has older homes than most.
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 South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $768 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $703 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $885 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,136 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$369 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Hampton pays $1,136 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $369 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 South Hampton
Bachelor's degrees in South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Hampton: 56.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 19.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Hampton: 95.2% 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 2.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 South Hampton
| Period | South Hampton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in South Hampton has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of St. Louis' 39 neighborhoods, only three have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
South Hampton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampton | 1.94 | 39.3 | 9.4% | 30.9% | 7.3% | 1939 | $1,136 | 56.5% | 95.2% | 1.5% |
| North Hampton | 1.68 | 39.1 | 8.5% | 48.7% | 9.1% | 1945 | $929 | 51.0% | 95.9% | 2.3% |
| Princeton Heights | 1.95 | 39.4 | 8.0% | 37.8% | 10.9% | 1939 | $1,166 | 47.1% | 93.9% | 2.7% |
| Saint Louis Hills | 1.82 | 48.3 | 5.8% | 42.7% | 7.3% | 1950 | $1,108 | 53.9% | 94.9% | 1.1% |
| Bevo Mill | 2.31 | 38.2 | 21.7% | 38.6% | 11.6% | 1942 | $849 | 27.3% | 84.4% | 2.9% |
| Lindenwood Park | 1.86 | 41.4 | 7.5% | 29.7% | 5.3% | 1943 | $956 | 51.9% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Southwest Garden | 1.92 | 39.7 | 12.4% | 51.8% | 6.1% | 1943 | $1,063 | 38.7% | 94.0% | 2.6% |
| Clifton Heights | 1.90 | 41.0 | 7.2% | 22.5% | 6.8% | 1939 | $1,175 | 49.9% | 95.4% | 1.8% |
| Tower Grove South | 2.11 | 37.8 | 8.1% | 43.9% | 15.4% | 1939 | $1,076 | 50.9% | 93.5% | 3.8% |
| Holly Hills | 1.92 | 41.4 | 8.8% | 48.9% | 6.7% | 1940 | $951 | 50.8% | 92.4% | 3.3% |
| Boulevard Heights | 2.28 | 40.7 | 7.6% | 22.9% | 6.6% | 1948 | $985 | 37.5% | 89.8% | 4.1% |
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 South Hampton. 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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