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Rich Hill

Missouri · 1,264 residents (2025 est.) · 1.366 sq mi
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Rich Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,600. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,453
−1%since 2000
from 1,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,264 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rich Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,167
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,497
+33%since 2000
from $15,356 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
−17%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+20%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,417)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,404)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(28)
Diversity Score8.2%(119)
Diversity Score
8
+197%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+31.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rich Hill, Missouri?

Rich Hill, Missouri has about 1,453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rich Hill, Missouri?

The typical household in Rich Hill, Missouri earns about $47,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rich Hill, Missouri expensive?

In Rich Hill, Missouri, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Rich Hill, Missouri?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rich Hill, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rich Hill, Missouri?

About 33.7% of people in Rich Hill, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rich Hill, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Rich Hill, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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