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.

Richmond Heights, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,153

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.5%7,460

Black

7.3%672

Two or More

3.9%353

Asian

3.8%349

Hispanic/Latino

3.3%303

Other

0.2%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%94

High School Diploma

7.1%485

Some College (<1 yr)

1.2%80

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%619

Associate's Degree

4.3%292

Bachelor's Degree

39.6%2,698

Master's Degree

24.4%1,663

Professional Degree

5.5%373

Doctorate

7%479

HS or Higher

99.6%

BA or Higher

76.6%

Graduate+

36.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$358,700

Median Renti

$1,559

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.3%2,373

Renter-Occupied

45.7%1,998

Total Units

4,599

Homeownership

54.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%59

$50K–$100K

1.1%27

$100K–$150K

1.1%25

$150K–$200K

5.9%140

$200K–$300K

25.7%609

$300K–$500K

38%901

$500K–$1M

16.8%398

$1M+

9%214

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

472

$1,000–$1,250

120

$1,250–$1,500

221

$1,500–$2,000

534

$2,000+

513

Year Built

2020 or later

1%46

2010–2019

13.2%605

2000–2009

4.1%187

1990–1999

1.8%84

1980–1989

3.7%170

1970–1979

3.7%172

1960–1969

6.6%303

1950–1959

13.2%605

1940–1949

10.2%470

1939 or earlier

42.6%1,957

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.2%3,244

Electricity

23.6%1,030

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%64

Other

0.8%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,460

Mean Household Incomei

$149,549

Per Capita Incomei

$73,204

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

5,470

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%247

$10K–$15K

2.1%92

$15K–$20K

1.5%67

$20K–$25K

2.6%112

$25K–$30K

1.3%55

$30K–$35K

3.3%143

$35K–$40K

3.3%146

$40K–$45K

1.3%55

$45K–$50K

2.1%91

$50K–$60K

5.7%251

$60K–$75K

11.8%516

$75K–$100K

10.7%466

$100K–$125K

8.8%385

$125K–$150K

9.6%420

$150K–$200K

8.9%389

$200K+

21.4%936

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

95010.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

149

Mexico

India

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,346

Avg. Commutei

17.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,367

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

323(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured