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High Ridge

Missouri · 4,305 residents · 3.771 sq mi
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High Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $129,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,305
+2%since 2000
from 4,236 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+7%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024High Ridge
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,641
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,742 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,068
+17%since 2000
from $17,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,104)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(49)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(190)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,123)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(81)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other1.4%(61)
Diversity Score10.8%(465)
Diversity Score
11
+141%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in High Ridge, Missouri?

High Ridge, Missouri has about 4,305 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in High Ridge, Missouri?

The typical household in High Ridge, Missouri earns about $53,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is High Ridge, Missouri expensive?

In High Ridge, Missouri, the median home is worth about $129,600, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in High Ridge, Missouri?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in High Ridge, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in High Ridge, Missouri?

About 7.1% of people in High Ridge, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has High Ridge, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, High Ridge, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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