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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Richmond Heights

Missouri · 10,448 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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Richmond Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,237. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $82,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,448
+9%vs 2000
vs 9,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,560 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 4,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,237
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,557 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,799
−41%vs 2000
vs $37,217 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $592 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
58.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score39.5%(3,794)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(8,622)
Black15.2%(1,591)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(127)
Asian1.6%(164)
Other0.7%(71)
Diversity Score39%(4,077)
Diversity Score
39
−1%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
−15.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.3%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
16.4%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+68%vs 2000
vs 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond Heights, Missouri?

Richmond Heights, Missouri has about 10,448 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Richmond Heights, Missouri earns about $32,237 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 $82,300, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond Heights, Missouri?

About 40.8% 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 7.3% of people in Richmond Heights, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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