Lemay is a CDP located in St. Louis County Missouri. Lemay has a 2024 population of 16,139. Lemay is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -2.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,565 in 2020.
The average household income in Lemay is $71,735 with a poverty rate of 14.25%. The median age in Lemay is 35.9 years: 35.2 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,168 | 86.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,069 | 6.51% |
| Black or African American | 534 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 362 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 228 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,366 | 2.53 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 2,348 | 1.23 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 2,335 | 3.22 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Male | 854 | 3.64 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Female | 829 | 3.11 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 942 | 8.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,055 | 9.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,607 | 13.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 602 | 5.2% |
| High School Graduate | 3,766 | 32.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 609 | 5.26% |
| Some College | 2,988 | 25.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,854 | 8,808 | 1,761 |
| 2+ Races | 728 | 545 | 183 |
| Hispanic | 593 | 339 | 144 |
| Black | 362 | 290 | 110 |
| Other Race | 265 | 157 | 83 |
| Asian | 78 | 64 | 15 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 | 16 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 31.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,944 | $42,955 | $42,936 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,917 | $59,167 | $51,563 |
| High School Graduate | $38,274 | $48,142 | $33,134 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,016 | $36,932 | $20,531 |
| Overall | $41,686 | $46,897 | $33,883 |
| Some College | $42,618 | $48,709 | $32,489 |
$41,686
Average Earnings
$46,897
Average Male
$33,883
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.93% of Lemay residents speak only English, while 19.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,758 | 1,891 | 13.74% |
| Multiple | 1,069 | 257 | 24.04% |
| Hispanic | 808 | 111 | 13.74% |
| Other | 324 | 70 | 21.6% |
| Black | 444 | 43 | 9.68% |
| Asian | 228 | 19 | 8.33% |
| Native | 55 | 10 | 18.18% |
14.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.83%
Male Poverty Rate
19.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemay is Multiple, with 24.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemay is Asian, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.81% |
| High School | 14.87% |
| Some College | 13.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.91% |
| Female Employed | 10.23% |
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,644 | $84,015 |
| Households | $59,026 | $71,735 |
| Married Families | $85,592 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,553 | $47,143 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
748
Number of Veterans
622
Male Veterans
126
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 443 |
| Second Gulf War | 165 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 444 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 692 | 6.2% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 5.08% |
| Native American | 10 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
2%
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
72.54%
Born in Lemay
85.1%
Native Born
14.9%
Foreign Born
4.42%
Non Citizen
10.48%
Naturalized
85.1% of Lemay residents were born in the United States, with 72.54% having been born in Missouri. 4.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,139 | -36 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 16,175 | -36 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 16,211 | -101 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 16,312 | -253 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 16,565 | -353 | -2.09% |
| 2019 | 16,918 | 104 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 16,814 | -95 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 16,909 | 147 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 16,762 | 159 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 16,603 | 364 | 2.24% |
| 2014 | 16,239 | -282 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 16,521 | -95 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 16,616 | 195 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 16,421 | -224 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 16,645 | 0 | 0% |