Glen Echo Park, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 101, Glen Echo Park's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Glen Echo Park is a small community located in Missouri, within St. Louis County. The total population is 101. It ranks as the 879th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glen Echo Park is 57.8 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 2.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glen Echo Park is $67,500. This is 5% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $153,100. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Glen Echo Park is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Glen Echo Park is Black or African American, making up 69.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (30.7%) is well below the state average of 76.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (69.3% vs 10.9%).

Education

34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 99.0%. Notably, 22.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glen Echo Park, 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.