Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Maryland Heights, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,880

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.2%15,666

Asian

19.6%5,468

Black

13.3%3,720

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%1,561

Two or More

4.6%1,293

Other

0.6%169

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%721

High School Diploma

16.4%3,284

Some College (<1 yr)

5%1,009

Some College (1+ yr)

10%2,002

Associate's Degree

9.3%1,863

Bachelor's Degree

29%5,808

Master's Degree

18.8%3,769

Professional Degree

1.1%225

Doctorate

2.4%475

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

51.2%

Graduate+

22.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$227,000

Median Renti

$1,312

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.8%7,155

Renter-Occupied

43.2%5,437

Total Units

13,108

Homeownership

56.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%243

$50K–$100K

1.3%93

$100K–$150K

9.3%668

$150K–$200K

22.6%1,615

$200K–$300K

42%3,008

$300K–$500K

18.8%1,346

$500K–$1M

1.8%132

$1M+

0.7%50

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

435

$1,000–$1,250

1,799

$1,250–$1,500

1,252

$1,500–$2,000

1,409

$2,000+

229

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%194

2010–2019

4.4%577

2000–2009

5.9%778

1990–1999

6.7%882

1980–1989

20%2,623

1970–1979

23.2%3,041

1960–1969

28.6%3,743

1950–1959

6.4%842

1940–1949

1.9%250

1939 or earlier

1.4%178

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.9%7,547

Electricity

38.3%4,826

Bottled/LP Gas

1%130

No Fuel

0.5%58

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Other

0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,436

Mean Household Incomei

$101,429

Per Capita Incomei

$46,023

Poverty Ratei

4.6%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

16,593

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%233

$10K–$15K

2.1%262

$15K–$20K

2.4%303

$20K–$25K

2.8%355

$25K–$30K

1.2%154

$30K–$35K

2.6%324

$35K–$40K

3.8%474

$40K–$45K

4%507

$45K–$50K

2.9%359

$50K–$60K

5.9%746

$60K–$75K

12%1,515

$75K–$100K

16.8%2,111

$100K–$125K

15.6%1,968

$125K–$150K

8.2%1,036

$150K–$200K

10.3%1,301

$200K+

7.5%944

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

163

Residentsi

228

Avg. Tenant Renti

$337/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

144 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing129 homes79% occupied$303/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes80% occupied$472/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,436/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

86.7%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

10.9%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.7% of subsidized households are minority

22.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,65523.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

3,620

China

371

Mexico

350

Philippines

219

United Kingdom

Germany

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,003

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,177

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,297(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured

Maryland Heights, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026