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Velda Village Hills

Missouri · 851 residents (2025 est.) · 0.12 sq mi
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Velda Village Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 232 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $51,200. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
858
−21%since 2000
from 1,090 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,150 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 9,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+15%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:851 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7178801K1K1K1990201020202024Velda Village Hills
2024858
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,222
+35%since 2000
from $18,649 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−18%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,200
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−10%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(15)
Black98%(1,068)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(12)
Black95%(815)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score12.1%(104)
Diversity Score
12
+181%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Female
60.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 55.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Velda Village Hills, Missouri?

Velda Village Hills, Missouri has about 858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Velda Village Hills, Missouri?

The typical household in Velda Village Hills, Missouri earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Velda Village Hills, Missouri expensive?

In Velda Village Hills, Missouri, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in Velda Village Hills, Missouri?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Velda Village Hills, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Velda Village Hills, Missouri?

About 19.3% of people in Velda Village Hills, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Velda Village Hills, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Velda Village Hills, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 457 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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