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Dellwood, MO
City in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Population
4,847
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,676
ZIP codes
0
Dellwood and its ZIP codes
Dellwood at a glance
- Dellwood is about 52 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 150th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $72,540, close to the Missouri median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,700 (64% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,161 a month.
Local data for Dellwood, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dellwood, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,540
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$83,700
Median rent
$1,161/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (205), Irish Americans (148), French Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Dellwood.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,741
589,803 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.6B
FY 2026, $15,488 per person
How people get to work
Dellwood, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dellwood, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,321
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2,070
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dellwood, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Dellwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Castle PointCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| FergusonCity | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Calverton ParkCity | 1.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Moline AcresCity | 2.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Country Club HillsCity | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| JenningsCity | 2.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Cool ValleyCity | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Bellefontaine NeighborsCity | 2.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Flordell HillsCity | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| KinlochCity | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| Norwood CourtTown | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| BerkeleyCity | 3.2 mi | 5 |
| Black JackCity | 3.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Pasadena ParkVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Pasadena HillsCity | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Bellerive AcresCity | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dellwood, MO in?
- Dellwood is in St. Louis County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Dellwood, MO?
- About 4,847 people live in Dellwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dellwood?
- Nearby places include Castle Point (1.5 mi), Ferguson (1.6 mi), Calverton Park (1.9 mi), Moline Acres (2.1 mi), Country Club Hills (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023