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Richmond Heights

Missouri · 9,286 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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Richmond Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,289. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,286
−3%since 2000
from 9,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,053 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Richmond Heights
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,289
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,557 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,339
+59%since 2000
from $37,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,121
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(7,155)
Black8.6%(800)
Hispanic / Latino4%(368)
Asian5.8%(543)
Other2.2%(206)
Diversity Score45.5%(4,230)
Diversity Score
46
+15%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+102%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond Heights, Missouri?

Richmond Heights, Missouri has about 9,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond Heights, Missouri earns about $88,289 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 $256,400, and the typical rent is about $1,121 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond Heights, Missouri?

About 75.7% 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 4.6% 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 1,162 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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