Ness Sandoval
@ybytata.bsky.social
Demography and Urban Studies, All Things Geo-spatial and Public Policy
The 2024 ACS population pyramid for Saint Louis City. Ya, that is not good.
November 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The 2024 ACS population pyramid for Saint Louis City. Ya, that is not good.
Just a reminder the words poverty, food insecurity does not exist in this report and the word poor is mention one time "poor administration."
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Just a reminder the words poverty, food insecurity does not exist in this report and the word poor is mention one time "poor administration."
Detroit will open up 100 food distribution sites across the city
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Detroit will open up 100 food distribution sites across the city
"On Thursday, several city leaders, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta Community Food Bank, announced emergency assistance for people who are set to lose their SNAP benefits."
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"On Thursday, several city leaders, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta Community Food Bank, announced emergency assistance for people who are set to lose their SNAP benefits."
"Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has introduced the “One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan” to strengthen the city’s response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on residents relying on SNAP benefits."
November 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has introduced the “One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan” to strengthen the city’s response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on residents relying on SNAP benefits."
“The city of Cleveland will not stand by while our residents face hunger,” added Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. “This partnership shows the power of swift, collective action to ensure every Clevelander has access to basic necessities.”
November 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“The city of Cleveland will not stand by while our residents face hunger,” added Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. “This partnership shows the power of swift, collective action to ensure every Clevelander has access to basic necessities.”
Mayors across the use announce plans for its residents. "On Thursday, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the launch of a "food assistance task force" made up of community leaders and city council members."
November 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Mayors across the use announce plans for its residents. "On Thursday, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the launch of a "food assistance task force" made up of community leaders and city council members."
A City that is Pro Active.
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A City that is Pro Active.
Detroit has set up an emergency food distribution program for its residents today. I have heard some people say that St. Louis City wants to be like Detroit. Has the Mayor announced that her office has created an emergency food bank for city residents? Actions are more important than words
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October 31, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Detroit has set up an emergency food distribution program for its residents today. I have heard some people say that St. Louis City wants to be like Detroit. Has the Mayor announced that her office has created an emergency food bank for city residents? Actions are more important than words
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The trends show that STL City is entering a period of quiet but deep change. Among Black residents, more people are dying than babies born to Black mothers. When the 2024 death records are released, it is expected that the same will be true for White residents.
October 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The trends show that STL City is entering a period of quiet but deep change. Among Black residents, more people are dying than babies born to Black mothers. When the 2024 death records are released, it is expected that the same will be true for White residents.
I am not sure these types of center belong in any city. Maybe they belong in a place like Earth City or somewhere in Jefferson county.
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I am not sure these types of center belong in any city. Maybe they belong in a place like Earth City or somewhere in Jefferson county.
A generation of babies born in the Saint Louis metro is missing from the demographic records. The region is missing about 220K to 300K residents based on the number births over deaths. Natural population increase has ended. Saint Louis will have a record number of deaths and not enough births.
October 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A generation of babies born in the Saint Louis metro is missing from the demographic records. The region is missing about 220K to 300K residents based on the number births over deaths. Natural population increase has ended. Saint Louis will have a record number of deaths and not enough births.
A sneak peak at my talk tonight at the Missouri History Museum.
October 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A sneak peak at my talk tonight at the Missouri History Museum.
Friends,
I will present new research on what could happen to the Saint Louis MSA. After 50 years of population growth, that era is coming to an end. STL will need an influx of new and younger residents who can build businesses, start families, and drive the next generation of growth.
I will present new research on what could happen to the Saint Louis MSA. After 50 years of population growth, that era is coming to an end. STL will need an influx of new and younger residents who can build businesses, start families, and drive the next generation of growth.
October 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Friends,
I will present new research on what could happen to the Saint Louis MSA. After 50 years of population growth, that era is coming to an end. STL will need an influx of new and younger residents who can build businesses, start families, and drive the next generation of growth.
I will present new research on what could happen to the Saint Louis MSA. After 50 years of population growth, that era is coming to an end. STL will need an influx of new and younger residents who can build businesses, start families, and drive the next generation of growth.
In the 15-county Saint Louis MSA, an estimated 625,000 Baby Boomers will die over the next two decades. The region will face a profound demographic test. If we are fortunate, we may welcome around 520,000 births during that same period. A more realistic estimate is closer to 450,000 we work today.
August 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In the 15-county Saint Louis MSA, an estimated 625,000 Baby Boomers will die over the next two decades. The region will face a profound demographic test. If we are fortunate, we may welcome around 520,000 births during that same period. A more realistic estimate is closer to 450,000 we work today.
This is the path to growth when deaths outnumber births. The state added 101 residents from migration and 59,819 international migrants from 2020 to 2024. The city and county have to do a better job of welcoming new residents and investing in the current residents.
August 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This is the path to growth when deaths outnumber births. The state added 101 residents from migration and 59,819 international migrants from 2020 to 2024. The city and county have to do a better job of welcoming new residents and investing in the current residents.
Missouri is struggling to recover from COVID. The state does not have the demographic resilience to return to a pattern of more births than deaths. Many people are upset that I made this map. Maybe it is a reminder that state never prioritized families with children. You can hide the facts.
August 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Missouri is struggling to recover from COVID. The state does not have the demographic resilience to return to a pattern of more births than deaths. Many people are upset that I made this map. Maybe it is a reminder that state never prioritized families with children. You can hide the facts.
I do not like to sound overly critical but when PR post charts without even checking the legend & claim STL is an emerging AI metro, I cant help but push back. We are the 23rd largest MSA, by economic size, we should already be a star hub. What we are really doing is bragging about being behind.
August 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I do not like to sound overly critical but when PR post charts without even checking the legend & claim STL is an emerging AI metro, I cant help but push back. We are the 23rd largest MSA, by economic size, we should already be a star hub. What we are really doing is bragging about being behind.
Saint Louis’ future will not be secured by any single city, county, or neighborhood, but by a shared commitment to One Saint Louis. Join as we continue our discussion to grow the region and invest in families with children
August 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Saint Louis’ future will not be secured by any single city, county, or neighborhood, but by a shared commitment to One Saint Louis. Join as we continue our discussion to grow the region and invest in families with children
Rockwood enrolls 19K students today. In ten years, that number is expected to fall to 15k and by 2045, it could drop to just 12K-10K. Demographics matter, especially when a community has already seen a steady decline in families with children. Fewer families mean fewer students.
August 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Rockwood enrolls 19K students today. In ten years, that number is expected to fall to 15k and by 2045, it could drop to just 12K-10K. Demographics matter, especially when a community has already seen a steady decline in families with children. Fewer families mean fewer students.
A detailed map of change in HH with children for Saint Charles. I am using the same breakpoints I used for the city. Yes, Saint Charles is growing, but most of that growth is NOT families with children.
August 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A detailed map of change in HH with children for Saint Charles. I am using the same breakpoints I used for the city. Yes, Saint Charles is growing, but most of that growth is NOT families with children.
I’ll be presenting my analysis of the projected population loss following the tornado that struck Saint Louis City in May.
July 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I’ll be presenting my analysis of the projected population loss following the tornado that struck Saint Louis City in May.
Percent Change in Household with Children from 2010-2023.
July 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Percent Change in Household with Children from 2010-2023.