Kirkwood is a medium-sized city located in the state of Missouri. With a population of 29,279 people and nine associated neighborhoods, Kirkwood is the 23rd largest community in Missouri. Kirkwood home prices are not only among the most expensive in Missouri, but Kirkwood real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Kirkwood is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 91.58% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Kirkwood is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Kirkwood who work in management occupations (16.43%), sales jobs (12.12%), and business and financial occupations (9.70%). Also of interest is that Kirkwood has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Of important note, Kirkwood is also a city of artists. Kirkwood has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Kirkwood’s character. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 18.21% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Kirkwood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Kirkwood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Kirkwood. 64.58% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Kirkwood in 2022 was $60,454, which is wealthy relative to Missouri and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $241,816 for a family of four. Kirkwood is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Kirkwood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kirkwood residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Kirkwood include German, Irish, English, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Kirkwood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
