Maryland Heights, MO

Census Place

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2024 Population

27,880

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.6

2.3% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

4.66%

17.4% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$86,436

0.0567% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$227,000

5.43% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

16,177

0.566% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Maryland Heights, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.5% of the residents in Maryland Heights, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maryland Heights, MO are Chamberlain University-Missouri (113 degrees awarded in 2024) and Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis (0 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Maryland Heights, MO was $227,000, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in Maryland Heights, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Maryland Heights, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Maryland Heights, MO is home to a population of 27.9k people, from which 82.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 23.7% of Maryland Heights, MO residents were born outside of the country (6.6k people).

In 2024, there were 2.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.7k people) in Maryland Heights, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.47k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

82.5%

2024 Citizenship

85%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 82.5% of Maryland Heights, MO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Maryland Heights, MO was 85%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Maryland Heights, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Maryland Heights, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.7k ± 1.01k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.47k ± 872
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.72k ± 818

5.6%

Hispanic Population

1.56k people

5.6% of the people in Maryland Heights, MO are hispanic (1.56k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Maryland Heights, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,470 ± 5,042 people
India
24,378 ± 3,826 people
China
16,113 ± 3,112 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

Foreign-Born Population

23.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.6k people

22.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.38k people

As of 2024, 23.7% of Maryland Heights, MO residents (6.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Maryland Heights, MO was 22.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Maryland Heights, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
505 ± 204
Gulf War (2001-)
282 ± 140
Gulf War (1990s)
249 ± 149

Maryland Heights, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Maryland Heights, MO.

Health

94.8% of the population of Maryland Heights, MO has health coverage, with 67.4% on employee plans, 7.14% on Medicaid, 9.45% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.701% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.17%

Uninsured

67.4%

Employer Coverage

7.14%

Medicaid

9.45%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.701%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maryland Heights, MO grew by 9.46% from 4.72% to 5.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Maryland Heights, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Maryland Heights, MO employs 16.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Maryland Heights, MO were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,548 people), Manufacturing (1,954 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,894 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($101,970), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($96,049), and Utilities ($94,350).

Employment

Occupations

16.2k

2024 Value

± 1,160

0.566%

1 Year growth

± 9.85%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Maryland Heights, MO grew at a rate of 0.566%, from 16.1k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maryland Heights, MO, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2,592 people), Management Occupations (1,694 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,663 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maryland Heights, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

16.2k

2024 Value

± 1,160

0.566%

1 Year growth

± 9.85%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Maryland Heights, MO grew at a rate of 0.566%, from 16.1k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maryland Heights, MO, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,548 people), Manufacturing (1,954 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,894 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maryland Heights, MO, though some of these residents may live in Maryland Heights, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$69,176

Median earning men ± $4,381

$50,365

Median earning women ± $5,470

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($106,514), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,554), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,590).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($123,229), Wholesale Trade ($115,577), and Information ($85,068).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Maryland Heights, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Maryland Heights, MO awarded 113 degrees. The student population of Maryland Heights, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 29 male students and 386 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Maryland Heights, MO are White (77 and 68.1%), Black or African American (25 and 22.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 3.54%), and Asian (3 and 2.65%).

The largest universities in Maryland Heights, MO by number of degrees awarded are Chamberlain University-Missouri (113 and 100%) and Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis (0 and 0%).

The most popular majors in Maryland Heights, MO are Registered Nursing (113 and 100%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $13,356 for in-state students and $13,356 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Maryland Heights, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 415 (6.99% men and 93% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 415 students enrolled in Maryland Heights, MO, 6.99% men and 93% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 222 records, of which 95.5% were women and 4.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Registered Nursing

Most Common

113 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Maryland Heights, MO was Registered Nursing with 113 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Maryland Heights, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chamberlain University-Missouri
113 degrees awarded
Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis
0 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chamberlain University-Missouri with 113 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 10 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Maryland Heights, MO, which is 0.0971 times less than the 103 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 77 degrees mean that there were 3.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 25 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,110) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Maryland Heights, MO was $227,000 in 2024, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $215,300 to $227,000, a 5.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Maryland Heights, MO is 56.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Maryland Heights, MO have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maryland Heights, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$227,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,499

$7,155

Median Property Taxes

±$642

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Maryland Heights, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Maryland Heights, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.8%

Homeownership

2024

68.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56.8% of the housing units in Maryland Heights, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Maryland Heights, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,436

Median Household Income

± $7,762

12.6k

Number of Households

± 990

In 2024, the median household income of the 12.6k households in Maryland Heights, MO declined from $86,436 from the previous year's value of $86,485.

The following chart displays the households in Maryland Heights, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Maryland Heights, MO is from Missouri.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (64.6%)
Worked At Home (23.2%)
Carpooled (7.99%)

In 2024, 64.6% of workers in Maryland Heights, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maryland Heights, MO have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Maryland Heights, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Maryland Heights, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Maryland Heights, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Maryland Heights, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.66% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maryland Heights, MO (1.27k out of 27.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maryland Heights, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.