Spanish Lake is a CDP located in St. Louis County Missouri. Spanish Lake has a 2024 population of 17,784. Spanish Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually but its population has increased by 0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,682 in 2020.
The average household income in Spanish Lake is $62,948 with a poverty rate of 18.83%. The median age in Spanish Lake is 32.1 years: 29.3 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spanish Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,762 | 81.78% |
| White | 2,370 | 13.13% |
| Two or more races | 687 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 180 | 1% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,086 | 2.52 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Non Family | 2,711 | 1.22 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Married | 2,023 | 3.36 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 1,938 | 3.26 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 414 | 3.52 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
47.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 685 | 6.13% |
| Associates Degree | 877 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,008 | 9.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 617 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 3,756 | 33.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 449 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 3,777 | 33.82% |
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 | 8,611 | 7,691 | 1,176 |
| White | 2,043 | 1,902 | 429 |
| 2+ Races | 378 | 343 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 108 | 9 |
| Other Race | 82 | 59 | 7 |
| Asian | 25 | 10 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,953 | $32,366 | $64,776 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,157 | $70,135 | $63,072 |
| High School Graduate | $25,727 | $33,203 | $24,407 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,085 | $0 | $28,631 |
| Overall | $35,909 | $36,965 | $34,320 |
| Some College | $37,608 | $42,226 | $34,267 |
$35,909
Average Earnings
$36,965
Average Male
$34,320
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.73% of Spanish Lake residents speak only English, while 2.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,603 | 2,950 | 20.2% |
| White | 2,178 | 226 | 10.38% |
| Multiple | 687 | 89 | 12.95% |
| Other | 180 | 61 | 33.89% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 30 | 15% |
| Asian | 25 | 16 | 64% |
18.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.38%
Male Poverty Rate
17.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spanish Lake is Asian, with 64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spanish Lake is White, with 10.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.77% |
| High School | 21% |
| Some College | 10.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.31% |
| Female Employed | 11.12% |
| Male Employed | 11.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,484 | $74,128 |
| Households | $49,639 | $62,948 |
| Married Families | $93,548 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,982 | $42,244 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
945
Number of Veterans
868
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 551 |
| First Gulf War | 161 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 403 |
| 55 to 64 | 231 |
| 75+ | 169 |
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 524 | 4.92% |
| White | 367 | 17.31% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 11.07% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 36.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
80.41%
Born in Spanish Lake
98.19%
Native Born
1.81%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
98.19% of Spanish Lake residents were born in the United States, with 80.41% having been born in Missouri. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,784 | -134 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 17,918 | -133 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 18,051 | 330 | 1.86% |
| 2021 | 17,721 | 39 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 17,682 | 197 | 1.13% |
| 2019 | 17,485 | -563 | -3.12% |
| 2018 | 18,048 | -463 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 18,511 | -594 | -3.11% |
| 2016 | 19,105 | -113 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 19,218 | -434 | -2.21% |
| 2014 | 19,652 | -307 | -1.54% |
| 2013 | 19,959 | -354 | -1.74% |
| 2012 | 20,313 | -773 | -3.67% |
| 2011 | 21,086 | 1,436 | 7.31% |
| 2010 | 19,650 | 0 | 0% |