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Richmond Heights

Missouri · 9,093 residents (2025 est.) · 2.291 sq mi
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The short version

Richmond Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,460. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $358,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,153
−5%since 2000
from 9,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,995 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4,004 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,093 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Richmond Heights
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(587)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(603)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(451)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.2%(297)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(406)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3423.4%(2,141)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.2%(1,570)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.2%(845)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(1,015)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.5%(689)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(433)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(116)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,460
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,557 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,204
+97%since 2000
from $37,217 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
−2%since 2010
from 0.519 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,559
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−5%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(7,704)
Black13.3%(1,276)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(167)
Asian3.2%(305)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(7,460)
Black7.3%(672)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(303)
Asian3.8%(349)
Other4%(369)
Diversity Score
41
+23%since 2009
from 33 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(159)
Ecuadorian0.7%(66)
Puerto Rican0.2%(18)
Colombian0.1%(11)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Chinese1.6%(149)
Japanese1.2%(111)
Asian Indian0.6%(57)
Taiwanese0.2%(17)
Filipino0.2%(14)
Ancestry
German33.6%(3,075)
Irish18.2%(1,668)
English11.7%(1,073)
Italian7.4%(673)
Scottish4.7%(426)
American4%(363)
French3.7%(343)
Polish2.6%(240)
Welsh2.2%(203)
Ghanaian2%(186)
Russian1.5%(140)
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British1.1%(104)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(99)
Dutch0.8%(74)
Greek0.6%(58)
Swedish0.6%(57)
Norwegian0.5%(50)
Czech0.5%(49)
Swiss0.5%(43)
Arab0.4%(38)
Austrian0.3%(31)
Slovak0.3%(31)
Ukrainian0.3%(31)
Hungarian0.3%(30)
Australian0.3%(23)
Belgian0.3%(23)
Croatian0.3%(23)
Canadian0.2%(21)
Portuguese0.2%(17)
Lithuanian0.2%(16)
West Indian0.2%(15)
Jamaican0.2%(15)
Armenian0.1%(12)
Slovene0.1%(11)
Brazilian0.1%(10)
Finnish0.1%(10)
Iranian0.1%(9)
Bulgarian0.1%(8)
Danish0.1%(8)
Serbian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39%(1,379)
Married52.1%(1,845)
Widowed2.1%(75)
Divorced6.8%(239)
Women 15+
Never married35.5%(1,410)
Married45.2%(1,798)
Widowed5.4%(214)
Divorced13.9%(552)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond Heights, Missouri?

Richmond Heights, Missouri has about 9,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond Heights, Missouri?

The typical household in Richmond Heights, Missouri earns about $94,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond Heights, Missouri expensive?

In Richmond Heights, Missouri, the median home is worth about $358,700, and the typical rent is about $1,559 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond Heights, Missouri?

About 76.6% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond Heights, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond Heights, Missouri?

About 5.5% of people in Richmond Heights, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond Heights, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond Heights, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,295 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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