The St. Louis area deserves more respect on a National Level
The city of St. Louis and the surrounding area need to be respected more as a player on a larger national level, the numbers frankly don't lie.
population
Missouri Population Grows by Fewer Than 20,000 in 2015
Missouri's population growth is lagging behind the national rate.
Population Growth in Missouri Lags Behind National Average
Missouri's population continues to grow at a slower rate than the national average.