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Rich Hill

Missouri · 1,232 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 $38,393. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 229 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,100. The poverty rate of 28.2% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,232
−16%since 2000
from 1,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
902 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rich Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,393
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,863
+16%since 2000
from $15,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+24%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,134)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(34)
Diversity Score14.5%(179)
Diversity Score
15
+426%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rich Hill, Missouri?

Rich Hill, Missouri has about 1,232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rich Hill, Missouri earns about $38,393 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 $64,100, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Rich Hill, Missouri?

About 10.6% 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 28.2% of people in Rich Hill, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rich Hill, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Rich Hill, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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