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Kirkwood, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 7 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Kirkwood has a population of 27,324.
In Kirkwood, about 57% of adults are married. Kirkwood offers a lot of one-person housing.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Kirkwood if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Kirkwood had a median family income of $72,830. People in Kirkwood generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Kirkwood than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Kirkwood, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Kirkwood. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Kirkwood gave more campaign money ($35,425) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Kirkwood. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Kirkwood, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Kirkwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Kirkwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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