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Velda Village Hills

Missouri · 1,055 residents · 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 $31,538. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,300. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,055
−3%since 2000
from 1,090 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,792 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 9,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+5%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7178801K1K1K1990201020202024Velda Village Hills
2024858
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,538
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,173 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,150
−3%since 2000
from $18,649 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+72%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(9)
Black98.5%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(22)
Diversity Score
2
−51%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Female
62.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Velda Village Hills, Missouri?

Velda Village Hills, Missouri has about 1,055 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Velda Village Hills, Missouri earns about $31,538 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Velda Village Hills, Missouri?

About 6.7% 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 15.6% 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 260 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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