Kirkwood is an inner-ring western suburb of St. Louis located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 27,540. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, builder of the Pacific Railroad through that city. It was the first planned suburb located west of the Mississippi River.
| Ethnicity | Kirkwood | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Kirkwood | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 7.1% |
| Education | Kirkwood | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 11% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 17% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3% | 1.0% |