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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sunset Hills

Missouri · 8,267 residents · 8.98 sq mi
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Sunset Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,576. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $216,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 78% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,267
+68%since 1990
from 4,915 in 1990
1990 – 2025
921 / sq mi
+68%since 1990
from 547 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
+9%since 1990
from 42.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Sunset Hills
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,576
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,837 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,151
+56%since 1990
from $25,755 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$216,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $146,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,134
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $698 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
15.4% rent
3.2
−6%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,745)
Black1.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(32)
Asian1.7%(82)
Diversity Score9.9%(488)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,913)
Black1.1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(73)
Asian1.4%(118)
Diversity Score8.3%(690)
8
−16%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset Hills, Missouri?

Sunset Hills, Missouri has about 8,267 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sunset Hills, Missouri earns about $67,576 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 $216,800, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset Hills, Missouri?

About 38.8% 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 3.1% of people in Sunset Hills, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunset Hills, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunset Hills, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,352 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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