What Are People From St. Louis Called?

Name: St. Louis
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from St. Louis are called:

People from St. Louis are called St. Louisan.

Demonym:

St. Louisan

Pronunciation:

/seɪnt ˈluːɪsən/

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About St. Louis

Major city in Missouri along the Mississippi River.
Historically a key gateway for westward expansion in the United States.
Known for the Gateway Arch, blues tradition, and major sports culture.
Economy includes healthcare, bioscience, education, and logistics.

Quick Facts

Population:: 281,754 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named by French founders for King Louis IX of France; demonym follows English adaptation.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Kansas City

400 km west

People are called:

Kansas Citian

Chicago

480 km northeast

People are called:

Chicagoan

Indianapolis

390 km east

People are called:

Indianapolitan

Quick Facts

Population:: 281,754 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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