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Wood Heights

Missouri · 757 residents · 2.28 sq mi
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Wood Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
757
+13%since 2019
from 672 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
332 / sq mi
+13%since 2019
from 295 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−7%since 2019
from 44.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
632674715756798200920202024Wood Heights
2024784
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,679
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,136 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,854
+1%since 2019
from $32,508 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $126,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $930 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
7.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−15%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(636)
Black1.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score12.9%(87)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(706)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(14)
Diversity Score11.2%(85)
Diversity Score
11
−13%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 93.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
−3%since 2019
from 30.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 67.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
52.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood Heights, Missouri?

Wood Heights, Missouri has about 757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood Heights, Missouri earns about $82,679 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 $125,500, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Wood Heights, Missouri?

About 19.3% 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 2.8% of people in Wood Heights, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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