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Kirkwood, MO


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Kirkwood, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of Kirkwood

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Kirkwood Housing

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.

Commuting

In Kirkwood, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kirkwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyKirkwood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyKirkwood College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Kirkwood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Kirkwood Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Kirkwood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Kirkwood Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kirkwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Kirkwood, MO

Comparing Kirkwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens107
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity28
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use49
Walking and Biking to Work38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents51
Housing Recently Built22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime65

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