Jennings is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Jennings has a 2024 population of 12,814. Jennings is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,901 in 2020.
The average household income in Jennings is $45,121 with a poverty rate of 24.08%. The median age in Jennings is 38.5 years: 34.3 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jennings was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,755 | 91.12% |
| White | 612 | 4.74% |
| Two or more races | 456 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,563 | 2.31 | 43 | 57 |
| Non Family | 2,795 | 1.24 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Female | 1,608 | 3.71 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 775 | 3.06 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 385 | 2.78 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
43.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,207 | 13.6% |
| Associates Degree | 650 | 7.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 614 | 6.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 266 | 3% |
| High School Graduate | 3,540 | 39.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 511 | 5.76% |
| Some College | 2,088 | 23.52% |
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 | 7,887 | 6,244 | 756 |
| White | 567 | 567 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 344 | 287 | 39 |
| Native American | 36 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,113 | $45,175 | $42,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,500 | $0 | $50,813 |
| High School Graduate | $30,283 | $31,220 | $23,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,073 | $0 | $31,563 |
| Overall | $31,969 | $30,640 | $32,655 |
| Some College | $31,643 | $19,952 | $35,945 |
$31,969
Average Earnings
$30,640
Average Male
$32,655
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of Jennings residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,464 | 2,784 | 24.28% |
| Multiple | 456 | 132 | 28.95% |
| White | 582 | 72 | 12.37% |
| Native | 36 | 36 | 100% |
| Other | 12 | 9 | 75% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 9 | 26.47% |
24.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.15%
Male Poverty Rate
26.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jennings is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jennings is White, with 12.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.5% |
| Some College | 20.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.5% |
| Female Employed | 11.44% |
| Male Employed | 8.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,701 | $56,705 |
| Households | $37,356 | $45,121 |
| Married Families | $72,431 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,936 | $31,691 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
16.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.8%
Male Marriage Rate
14.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
676
Number of Veterans
645
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 292 |
| First Gulf War | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 220 |
| 55 to 64 | 219 |
| 35 to 54 | 135 |
| 75+ | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 515 | 5.97% |
| White | 147 | 25.13% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
79.63%
Born in Jennings
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
99.03% of Jennings residents were born in the United States, with 79.63% having been born in Missouri. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,706 | -21 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 12,727 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 12,749 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 12,771 | -21 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 12,792 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 12,814 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 12,836 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 12,827 | -60 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 12,887 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 12,901 | -1,692 | -11.59% |
| 2019 | 14,593 | -51 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 14,644 | -75 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 14,719 | -73 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 14,792 | -36 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 14,828 | 67 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 14,761 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 14,791 | -33 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 14,824 | 69 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 14,755 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 14,764 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,469 | -436 | -2.74% |
| 1990 | 15,905 | -1,029 | -6.08% |
| 1980 | 16,934 | -2,445 | -12.62% |
| 1970 | 19,379 | -586 | -2.94% |
| 1960 | 19,965 | 4,683 | 30.64% |
| 1950 | 15,282 | 2,576 | 20.27% |