Dellwood is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Dellwood has a 2024 population of 4,781. Dellwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Dellwood is $73,853 with a poverty rate of 22.31%. The median age in Dellwood is 40.8 years: 28.7 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dellwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,080 | 83.28% |
| White | 686 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,923 | 2.55 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 657 | 1.07 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 576 | 3.04 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Married | 508 | 3.13 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Male | 182 | 4.7 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 3.55% |
| Associates Degree | 199 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 621 | 18.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,373 | 41.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 0.63% |
| Some College | 879 | 26.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,545 | 2,509 | 610 |
| White | 665 | 589 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 66 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 25 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,667 | $34,314 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,742 | $0 | $75,742 |
| High School Graduate | $36,797 | $37,031 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,955 | $37,105 | $36,865 |
| Some College | $35,432 | $41,950 | $29,329 |
$36,955
Average Earnings
$37,105
Average Male
$36,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.85% of Dellwood residents speak only English, while 8.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,080 | 1,030 | 25.25% |
| Multiple | 89 | 50 | 56.18% |
| White | 686 | 13 | 1.9% |
22.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.11%
Male Poverty Rate
13.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dellwood is Multiple, with 56.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dellwood is White, with 1.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.42% |
| Some College | 11.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.87% |
| Female Employed | 8.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,877 | $79,248 |
| Households | $67,845 | $73,853 |
| Married Families | $81,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,531 | $54,056 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.9%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
357
Number of Veterans
313
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 144 |
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 242 | 8.41% |
| White | 101 | 14.72% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 12.35% |
| Asian | 4 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.34%
Born in Dellwood
98.29%
Native Born
1.71%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
98.29% of Dellwood residents were born in the United States, with 83.34% having been born in Missouri. 0.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,632 | -30 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 4,662 | -30 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 4,692 | -29 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 4,721 | -30 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 4,751 | -30 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 4,781 | -30 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 4,811 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 4,833 | -43 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 4,876 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 4,900 | -103 | -2.06% |
| 2019 | 5,003 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 5,010 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 5,016 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 5,028 | -19 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 5,047 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 5,046 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 5,047 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 5,050 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,055 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 5,057 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,255 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 1990 | 5,245 | -955 | -15.4% |
| 1980 | 6,200 | -937 | -13.13% |
| 1970 | 7,137 | 2,417 | 51.21% |
| 1960 | 4,720 | 88 | 1.9% |