Population 9,150 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Richmond Heights
Household size in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Richmond Heights are small: just 2.09 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only three of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.8 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Richmond Heights is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 39.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.8% of households in Richmond Heights, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Missouri city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Richmond Heights
Renters in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.8% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Richmond Heights than nationally: 44.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only 17 of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Richmond Heights than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Richmond Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only four have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $793 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $946 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,075 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,428 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$635 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Richmond Heights costs $1,428 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the St. Louis area as a whole ($1,239). Rents are up $635 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Richmond Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.6% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.0% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.0% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Richmond Heights is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only four of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.5% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Richmond Heights: 99.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Missouri city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Richmond Heights
| Period | Richmond Heights | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Richmond Heights has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Richmond Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heights | 2.09 | 35.8 | 3.8% | 44.8% | 6.5% | 1952 | $1,428 | 76.0% | 99.5% | 2.0% |
| Clayton | 2.13 | 35.7 | 8.3% | 45.3% | 9.2% | 1954 | $1,656 | 84.6% | 97.6% | 3.3% |
| Maplewood | 1.88 | 33.7 | 9.7% | 59.2% | 8.7% | 1948 | $1,063 | 54.1% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| Brentwood | 2.11 | 38.2 | 6.9% | 38.1% | 9.3% | 1957 | $1,476 | 75.5% | 98.5% | 2.4% |
| University City | 2.21 | 39.2 | 10.1% | 43.3% | 12.3% | 1948 | $1,362 | 64.8% | 96.4% | 4.0% |
| Rock Hill | 2.16 | 38.0 | 9.7% | 18.8% | 3.6% | 1959 | $1,692 | 62.5% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| St. Louis area | 2.46 | 40.8 | 11.1% | 29.6% | 8.8% | 1975 | $1,239 | 38.5% | 93.6% | 4.3% |
| Ladue | 2.56 | 50.3 | 6.2% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 1956 | $1,842 | 86.7% | 98.7% | 1.5% |
| Shrewsbury | 2.00 | 49.4 | 7.7% | 35.2% | 6.1% | 1966 | $1,155 | 57.1% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| Webster Groves | 2.53 | 41.3 | 6.2% | 23.2% | 6.0% | 1952 | $1,800 | 71.5% | 98.8% | 3.5% |
| Pagedale | 2.13 | 40.0 | 19.3% | 50.0% | 17.4% | 1954 | $892 | 23.9% | 82.5% | 10.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Richmond Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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