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Sunset Hills

Missouri · 9,198 residents · 8.98 sq mi
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Sunset Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% 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 $416,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 76% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,198
+11%since 2000
from 8,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+7%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Sunset Hills
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,972
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,576 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,353
+55%since 2000
from $40,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$416,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,514
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,134 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(8,223)
Black0.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(231)
Asian3%(278)
Other0.7%(61)
Diversity Score17.3%(1,595)
Diversity Score
17
+108%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset Hills, Missouri?

Sunset Hills, Missouri has about 9,198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunset Hills, Missouri earns about $100,972 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 $416,300, and the typical rent is about $2,514 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset Hills, Missouri?

About 53.5% 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 2.7% 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 4,283 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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

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