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Rich Hill

Missouri · 1,461 residents · 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 $22,964. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $30,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,461
+11%since 1990
from 1,314 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,070 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 962 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
−5%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rich Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,964
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,633 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,356
+105%since 1990
from $7,487 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
26.3% rent
1.3
+2%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.2%(69)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,417)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.8%(40)
3
−47%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rich Hill, Missouri?

Rich Hill, Missouri has about 1,461 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rich Hill, Missouri earns about $22,964 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 $30,800, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Rich Hill, Missouri?

About 9.0% 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 19.0% 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 147 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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