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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sunset Hills

Missouri · 4,915 residents · 8.98 sq mi
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Sunset Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,837. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 3,352 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $146,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 62% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,915
−41%vs 2000
vs 8,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
547 / sq mi
−41%vs 2000
vs 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 46.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Sunset Hills
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,837
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,576 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,755
−36%vs 2000
vs $40,151 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$146,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $216,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$698
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,134 in 2000
US average: $450
77.4%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
3.4
+7%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,913)
Black1.1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(73)
Asian1.4%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(690)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,745)
Black1.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(32)
Asian1.7%(82)
Other0.6%(29)
Diversity Score9.9%(488)
10
+19%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sunset Hills, Missouri?

Sunset Hills, Missouri has about 4,915 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sunset Hills, Missouri?

The typical household in Sunset Hills, Missouri earns about $42,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset Hills, Missouri expensive?

In Sunset Hills, Missouri, the median home is worth about $146,900, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset Hills, Missouri?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset Hills, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset Hills, Missouri?

About 2.0% of people in Sunset Hills, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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