St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis: The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

About

St. Louis is a city located in the county of City of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 319,257 and a population density of 1,866 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 315,685 inhabitants.

The city was created 260 years ago in 1763.

St. Louis is a major city located along the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. With over 315,000 residents, it is the second largest city in the state.

Founded as a French fur trading post in the 1760s, St. Louis still reflects its European roots in its architecture, culture, and food scene. Baseball and beer are also ingrained in the city's identity.

Top Attractions and Activities

Gateway Arch

This iconic 630-foot stainless steel arch overlooking the riverfront commemorates St. Louis' role in westward expansion. You can take a tram to the top.

St. Louis Zoo

One of the top free zoos in the country, it houses diverse exotic exhibits like the McDonnell Polar Bear Point. The St. Louis Zoo is located in massive Forest Park.

Missouri Botanical Garden

Founded in 1859, this is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the U.S. See colorful floral displays across 79 acres including a 14-acre Japanese garden.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Take a free tour of the historic brewery to see the Clydesdale stables, brew house, and sampling room.

St. Louis Cardinals Baseball

Catch a baseball game at Busch Stadium downtown and tour the team's Hall of Fame museum.

Planning Your Visit

Spring and fall have mild weather perfect for enjoying the city. St. Louis gets hot, humid summers and cold winters.

Downtown offers large chain hotels, while quaint inns and B&Bs are found in neighborhoods. Lightrail and buses serve tourists.

St. Louis locator map
Location of St. Louis on Missouri map.

Quick Facts about St. Louis

Population : 315,685 (2015)
Country : United States of America
State : Missouri (United States)
County : City of Saint Louis
Different from : St. Louis County, St. Louis County
Area : 171.13 km2
Official name : Saint-Louis, St. Louis
Named for : Louis IX of France
Altitude : 466 feet / 142 meters
Capital city : St. Louis is capital of Missouri Territory
Establishment : January 01, 1764 (260 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00, Central Time Zone, UTC−06:00
Local time : 22:26:34 (18th March 2024)
Density : 1,845 Pop. per km² as of 2015
Population growth : -1.13% (2010-2015)
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Geography

St. Louis is located at 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W (38.6272700, -90.1978900).

St. Louis map

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of St. Louis decreased by 1.13% in 5 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1810 1,600 - estimation process
1830 4,977 67.85% census
1840 16,469 69.78% estimation process
1850 77,860 78.85% estimation process
1860 160,773 51.57% census
1870 310,864 48.28% census
1880 350,518 11.31% estimation process
1890 451,770 22.41% census
1900 575,238 21.46% estimation process
1910 687,029 16.27% estimation process
1920 772,897 11.11% estimation process
1930 821,960 5.97% census
1940 816,048 -0.72% estimation process
1950 856,796 4.76% census
1960 750,026 -14.24% estimation process
1970 622,236 -20.54% census
1980 453,805 -37.12% estimation process
1990 396,685 -14.4% estimation process
2000 348,189 -13.93% estimation process
2010 319,257 -9.06% estimation process
2011 319,147 -0.03% estimation process
2012 319,112 -0.01% estimation process
2013 318,416 -0.22% estimation process
2015 315,685 -0.87% demographic balance

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Best Things to Do in St. Louis

1 Forest Park

Rating: 4.8 (26967)

5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112, United States ➦ Show Map

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Forest Park

2 Saint Louis Zoo

Rating: 4.8 (25814)

1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States ➦ Show Map

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Saint Louis Zoo

3 City Museum

Rating: 4.8 (15263)

750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States ➦ Show Map

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City Museum

4 The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum

Rating: 4.7 (5114)

516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122, United States ➦ Show Map

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The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum

5 St. Louis Arch/Riverfront

Rating: 4.7 (623)

Poplar St, St. Louis, MO 63102, United States ➦ Show Map

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St. Louis Arch/Riverfront

Other Places in St. Louis

1 St. Louis City Hall

Rating: 3.5 (115)

1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103 ➦ Show Map

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St. Louis City Hall

2 St Louis Collector of Revenue

Rating: 2.7 (38)

1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103 ➦ Show Map

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St Louis Collector of Revenue

3 University City Hall

Rating: 2.9 (23)

6801 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130 ➦ Show Map

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University City Hall

4 Berkeley City Hall

Rating: 3.9 (15)

8425 Airport Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134 ➦ Show Map

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Berkeley City Hall

5 USDA Rural Development

Rating: 1.9 (13)

4300 Goodfellow Blvd # 105C, St. Louis, MO 63120, United States ➦ Show Map

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6 Shrewsbury City Hall

Rating: 3.7 (13)

5200 Shrewsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119 ➦ Show Map

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Shrewsbury City Hall

7 City of Pagedale City Hall

Rating: 2.8 (13)

1420 Ferguson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133 ➦ Show Map

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City of Pagedale City Hall

8 Bella Villa City Hall

Rating: 1.9 (12)

751 Ave H, St. Louis, MO 63125 ➦ Show Map

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Bella Villa City Hall

9 Citizens' Service Bureau

Rating: 3.6 (8)

1520 Market St #4087, St. Louis, MO 63103 ➦ Show Map

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10 Country Club Hills City Hall

Rating: 2.3 (8)

7422 Eunice Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136 ➦ Show Map

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People born in St. Louis (200)

People born in St. Louis, including actress and singer Nikki Boyer, screenwriter, director, and producer John Milius, psychologist and computer scientist J. C. R. Licklider, .

List

  • Kevin Kline (American actor) he was born in 24/10/1947
  • Bob Gordon (American musician) he was born in 11/06/1928
  • Barbara O'Neil (actress) she was born in 17/07/1910
  • Eddie Hopson (American boxer) he was born in 30/06/1971
  • Martha Gellhorn (journalist from the United States) she was born in 08/11/1908
  • Josephine Baker (American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975)) she was born in 03/06/1906
  • Dewey Jackson (American jazz musician) he was born in 21/06/1900
  • Charles Eames (American designer) he was born in 17/06/1907
  • Roger D. Kornberg (American biochemist) he was born in 24/04/1947
  • Steven Chu (American physicist, former United States Secretary of Energy, Nobel laureate) he was born in 28/02/1948
  • Lawrence Lewis (American politician (1879-1943)) he was born in 22/06/1879
  • David Bodian (American medical scientist) he was born in 15/05/1910
  • William S. Burroughs (American novelist, short story writer, essayist, painter, and spoken word performer (1914-1997)) he was born in 05/02/1914
  • Taylor Momsen (American musician, singer, model, actress) she was born in 26/07/1993
  • Butch Buchholz (US tennis player) he was born in 16/09/1940
  • Dan Potthast (musician) he was born in 09/10/1972
  • John Goodman (American actor, voice artist, and comedian) he was born in 20/06/1952
  • Vincent Price (American actor) he was born in 27/05/1911

Schools in St. Louis

College & universities near St. Louis, MO

Code Name City ZIP
178767 Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Saint Louis (MO) 63103
177551 Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis (MO) 63103-2136
179159 Saint Louis University Saint Louis (MO) 63103-2097
176600 Aquinas Institute of Theology Saint Louis (MO) 63108-3323

Stations (9)

Amtrak & bus stations near St. Louis, MO

Code Name Address Type
STL Gateway Transportation Center 551 South 16th St. RAIL
KWD Kirkwood 110 West Argonne Dr. RAIL
ALN Alton 3400 College Ave. RAIL
WAH Washington 301 West Front St. RAIL
CRV Carlinville 128 Alton Rd. RAIL

Post offices near St. Louis

Post Office Name City ZIP
Henry W Wheeler Post Office Saint Louis (MO) 63101

Distance to Other Cities

St. Louis distances to largest Missouri cities

Map & Images (more maps)

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