Dardenne Prairie, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Dardenne Prairie, Missouri Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri had a total population of 13,503, the 65th largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $152,500, which is 116% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 1.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 116% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Missouri.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 1.3% — among the lowest in Missouri.
55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Missouri.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Dardenne Prairie Quick Facts

Population 13,503

Median Household Income $152,500

Median Home Value $432,000

Poverty Rate 1.3%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 42.9 years

Homeownership Rate 91.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.1%

High School Graduation Rate 98.6%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 13,503 65th of 1,062

Median Income $152,500 top 10%

Poverty Rate 1.3% 90% lower than national

Median Home Value $432,000 top 10%

How Dardenne Prairie Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,137	13,503	+2.8%
Median household income	$155,585	$152,500	-2.0%
Median home value	$392,300	$432,000	+10.1%

How Dardenne Prairie Compares

Median Household Income

Dardenne Prairie

$152,500

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dardenne Prairie

$432,000

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 3.2%

$25K-$50K 7.6%

$50K-$100K 19.8%

$100K+ 69.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.7%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.5%

$20K-$25K

0.9%

$25K-$30K

1.1%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

1.1%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

3.9%

$75K-$100K

10.0%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

9.1%

$150K-$200K

20.0%

$200K+

31.6%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

74.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 91.6%

Renter 8.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,444/mo 11.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.9%

18-34

13.5%

35-54

30.7%

55-74

23.9%

75+

6.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Dardenne Prairie Rankings in Missouri

#65 Population of 1,062

#22 Median Income of 955

#49 Education of 1,062

#40 Home Value of 941

Explore Missouri Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in St. Charles County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
O'Fallon	93,801	$110,443	5.4%	$326,200
St. Charles	71,508	$85,937	7.3%	$298,700
St. Peters	59,092	$91,637	5.7%	$269,900
Wentzville	47,061	$112,394	5.4%	$331,300
Lake St. Louis	18,066	$125,693	4.3%	$405,900
Cottleville	5,937	$131,310	2.0%	$435,400
Weldon Spring	5,310	$158,548	0.7%	$544,300
St. Paul	3,456	$159,022	0.5%	$443,600
Foristell	1,096	$116,581	1.7%	$431,700
Josephville	664	$107,708	18.1%	$494,600

Cities Similar to Dardenne Prairie

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Eureka	13,081	$108,394	$379,200	52.5%	7.9%
Crestwood	12,295	$107,169	$319,600	56.8%	5.5%
Clayton	17,380	$123,000	$830,000	84.9%	8.0%
Troy	13,947	$79,012	$226,500	14.7%	13.6%
Town and Country	11,607	$232,534	$928,500	75.9%	1.7%

Population Overview

Dardenne Prairie is a small city located in Missouri, within St. Charles County. The total population is 13,503. It ranks as the 65th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dardenne Prairie is 42.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dardenne Prairie is $152,500. This is 116% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 89% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.3%. This is 90% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $432,000. Housing costs are 88% higher than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dardenne Prairie is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dardenne Prairie has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.6% vs 2.1%).

Education

55.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Dardenne Prairie in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.6%. Notably, 22.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dardenne Prairie, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri?

Dardenne Prairie, Missouri has a population of 13,503 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dardenne Prairie, MO?

The median household income in Dardenne Prairie is $152,500, which is 89% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Dardenne Prairie, MO?

The poverty rate in Dardenne Prairie is 1.3%. This means approximately 175 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri?

Dardenne Prairie's population is 85.1% White, 3.4% Black, 3.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dardenne Prairie, MO?

The median home value in Dardenne Prairie is $432,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Dardenne Prairie, Missouri?

55.1% of adults (25+) in Dardenne Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 22.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.