This category refers to a section of the Children of Metropolitan St. Louis report containing three indicators: Population Under Age 18, Population Under Age 5, and Minority Population. The CMSL publication contains other indicators that can be considered demographic information, such as Median Household Income, and Poverty, but these indicators are listed separately under the Family Support area.

Indicator under “population and demographics” in the 2009-10 CMSL. This is a statistics derived from census estimates to capture the non-white population, including those of Hispanic origin. CMSL Calculation: ([Total estimated 2009 population - Total estimated White/Non-Hispanic 2009 population]/Total estimated 2009 population) x 100. Data Source: Claritas, Inc. (January 1, 2009)

Indicator under “population and demographics” in the 2009-10 CMSL. This statistic represents the total population represented by the 18-year span from birth (age 0) through age 17. CMSL Calculation: (Total estimated 2009 population under age 18/Total estimated 2009 population) x 100. Data Source: Claritas, Inc. (January 1, 2009)

Indicator under “population and demographics” in the 2009-10 CMSL. This statistic represents the total population represented by the 5-year span from birth (age 0) through age 4. CMSL Calculation: (Total estimated 2009 population under age 5/Total estimated 2009 population) x 100. Data Source: Claritas, Inc. (January 1, 2009)