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Cultural Diversity

Everyone is welcome here.


Many people’s knowledge of St. Louis starts and stops at the Arch. But for us, our world-famous monument is a doorway to discover the unexpected diversity of people, culture, values, industry, and even geography that thrive in this unique Midwestern metropolis. Even those who’ve lived here are their lives are continually surprised to discover something new.

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed that the 15-county bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area recorded the highest percentage increase in foreign-born population among the 30 largest metro areas in the United States from 2022-2023.

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Robert Nelson, Creative Director of Community Engagement and Education, National Blues Museum
“Attracting smart, ambitious people from all over the world to St. Louis is vital for our long-term prosperity. While we should celebrate these numbers and the growth we have seen, we must also double down on our efforts to ensure this growth is sustained.” 
David Kemper, Executive Chairman of Commerce Bancshares Inc.
and Greater St. Louis, Inc. board member
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Foreign-Born St. Louisans Making an Impact

St. Louis is made even better by residents of all backgrounds and cultures.

Read this STLMade story.