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Wood Heights

Missouri · 717 residents · 2.28 sq mi
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Wood Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $130,800. Households here earn about 33% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
717
+4%since 2009
from 688 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
314 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 302 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+1%since 2009
from 38.3 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
632674715756798200920202024Wood Heights
2024784
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,406
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $63,472 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,354
−4%since 2009
from $26,541 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$130,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $139,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,458 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−3%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(645)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(8)
Diversity Score14.9%(103)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(684)
Black1.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score9.7%(69)
Diversity Score
10
−35%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood Heights, Missouri?

Wood Heights, Missouri has about 717 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wood Heights, Missouri?

The typical household in Wood Heights, Missouri earns about $61,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood Heights, Missouri expensive?

In Wood Heights, Missouri, the median home is worth about $130,800, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Wood Heights, Missouri?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wood Heights, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood Heights, Missouri?

About 8.2% of people in Wood Heights, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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