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Valley Park

Missouri · 6,885 residents · 4.503 sq mi
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Valley Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,124. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $179,200. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,885
+6%since 2000
from 6,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+18%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Valley Park
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,124
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,474
+66%since 2000
from $20,720 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+7%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(5,736)
Black3.9%(257)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(148)
Asian4.3%(279)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(1,611)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(5,473)
Black4.3%(296)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(356)
Asian5.2%(357)
Other1.8%(122)
Diversity Score38.1%(2,625)
Diversity Score
38
+54%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Park, Missouri?

Valley Park, Missouri has about 6,885 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley Park, Missouri?

The typical household in Valley Park, Missouri earns about $57,124 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Park, Missouri expensive?

In Valley Park, Missouri, the median home is worth about $179,200, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Park, Missouri?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Park, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Park, Missouri?

About 17.6% of people in Valley Park, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Park, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Park, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,720 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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