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 $72,905 with a poverty rate of 15.41%. The median age in Lemay is 36 years: 36.3 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,996 | 86.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,212 | 7.48% |
| Black or African American | 475 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 285 | 1.76% |
| Other race | 216 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,353 | 2.51 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 2,438 | 1.18 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Married | 2,265 | 3.23 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Male | 844 | 3.61 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 806 | 3.31 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,037 | 9.28% |
| Associates Degree | 861 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,622 | 14.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 665 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 3,727 | 33.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 461 | 4.12% |
| Some College | 2,807 | 25.11% |
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 | 9,689 | 8,525 | 1,857 |
| 2+ Races | 768 | 577 | 195 |
| Black | 406 | 356 | 140 |
| Hispanic | 277 | 215 | 47 |
| Asian | 96 | 49 | 42 |
| Other Race | 45 | 32 | 13 |
| Native American | 27 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,255 | $46,650 | $43,894 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,875 | $57,955 | $57,829 |
| High School Graduate | $43,828 | $47,200 | $33,475 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,332 | $40,286 | $23,795 |
| Overall | $43,536 | $46,554 | $35,278 |
| Some College | $40,659 | $46,450 | $31,929 |
$43,536
Average Earnings
$46,554
Average Male
$35,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.76% of Lemay residents speak only English, while 16.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,661 | 2,010 | 14.71% |
| Multiple | 1,212 | 230 | 18.98% |
| Other | 216 | 186 | 86.11% |
| Hispanic | 479 | 111 | 23.17% |
| Black | 393 | 21 | 5.34% |
| Native | 27 | 4 | 14.81% |
15.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.35%
Male Poverty Rate
21.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemay is Other, with 86.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemay is Black, with 5.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.06% |
| High School | 16.19% |
| Some College | 13.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.86% |
| Female Employed | 9.84% |
| Male Employed | 2.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,920 | $87,395 |
| Households | $56,591 | $72,905 |
| Married Families | $88,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,957 | $44,014 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
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
853
Number of Veterans
756
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 440 |
| Second Gulf War | 188 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 407 |
| 55 to 64 | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 96 |
| 75+ | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 725 | 6.74% |
| Black | 75 | 18.07% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 5.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
73.25%
Born in Lemay
87.53%
Native Born
12.47%
Foreign Born
2.53%
Non Citizen
9.94%
Naturalized
87.53% of Lemay residents were born in the United States, with 73.25% having been born in Missouri. 2.53% 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% |