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

10,626

Median Agei

50.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

64%6,803

White

28.8%3,059

Two or More

2.9%304

Asian

1.8%189

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%162

Other

0.8%85

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%290

High School Diploma

24.6%2,080

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%631

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%1,327

Associate's Degree

12.2%1,037

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%1,556

Master's Degree

8.7%738

Professional Degree

1.2%102

Doctorate

1.6%133

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

29.9%

Graduate+

11.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$208,800

Median Renti

$961

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%3,237

Renter-Occupied

34.1%1,673

Total Units

5,542

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%77

$50K–$100K

2.3%76

$100K–$150K

12.6%407

$150K–$200K

28.8%931

$200K–$300K

35.7%1,157

$300K–$500K

17.5%565

$500K–$1M

0.7%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

142

$750–$1,000

820

$1,000–$1,250

500

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

125

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%41

2010–2019

5.6%309

2000–2009

5%278

1990–1999

7.8%431

1980–1989

3.7%207

1970–1979

18.1%1,003

1960–1969

29%1,606

1950–1959

23.5%1,303

1940–1949

5.7%318

1939 or earlier

0.8%46

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%3,493

Electricity

25%1,228

No Fuel

1.6%78

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%61

Other

0.5%26

Wood

0.5%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,833

Mean Household Incomei

$83,308

Per Capita Incomei

$39,752

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

11.2%

Labor Forcei

5,643

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%345

$10K–$15K

1.5%75

$15K–$20K

1.4%71

$20K–$25K

1.8%90

$25K–$30K

6.5%321

$30K–$35K

3%146

$35K–$40K

6.4%315

$40K–$45K

9.4%462

$45K–$50K

4%198

$50K–$60K

8.7%426

$60K–$75K

8.9%438

$75K–$100K

14.1%692

$100K–$125K

9.8%480

$125K–$150K

4.4%218

$150K–$200K

6.2%304

$200K+

6.7%329

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,000

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,012

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

450(5% of civilian adults)