Sunset Hills, MO

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2023 Population
9,113
0.0877% 1-year decline
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
50.2
0.397% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
2.05%
3.65% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$133,895
6.1% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$522,300
5.47% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
4,234
0.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sunset Hills, MO had a population of 9.11k people with a median age of 50.2 and a median household income of $133,895. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sunset Hills, MO declined from 9,121 to 9,113, a −0.0877% decrease and its median household income grew from $126,199 to $133,895, a 6.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sunset Hills, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.59%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%), White (Hispanic) (1.38%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.06%).

None of the households in Sunset Hills, 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.

99.7% of the residents in Sunset Hills, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sunset Hills, MO are Applied Technology Services (71 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Sunset Hills, MO was $522,300, and the homeownership rate was 82.6%.

Most people in Sunset Hills, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sunset Hills, MO was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Sunset Hills, MO is home to a population of 9.11k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.85% of Sunset Hills, MO residents were born outside of the country (169 people).

In 2023, there were 25.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.41k people) in Sunset Hills, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 327 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 127 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.7%
2023 Citizenship
99.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.7% of Sunset Hills, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sunset Hills, MO was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sunset Hills, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    8.41k ± 214
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    327 ± 172
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    127 ± 85
1.69%
Hispanic Population
154 people

In 2023, there were 25.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.41k people) in Sunset Hills, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 327 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 127 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.69% of the people in Sunset Hills, MO are hispanic (154 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    37,430 ± 4,735 people
  2. India
    22,246 ± 3,655 people
  3. China
    18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.85%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
169 people
2.32%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
212 people

As of 2023, 1.85% of Sunset Hills, MO residents (169 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sunset Hills, MO was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    143 ± 67
  2. Korea
    70 ± 56
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    52 ± 37

Sunset Hills, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Sunset Hills, MO employs 4.23k people. The largest industries in Sunset Hills, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (590 people), Retail Trade (458 people), and Finance & Insurance (455 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($212,936), Finance & Insurance ($125,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($121,743).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.23k
2023 Value
± 500
−0.4%
1 Year decline
± 16.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sunset Hills, MO declined at a rate of −0.4%, from 4.25k employees to 4.23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sunset Hills, MO, are Management Occupations (738 people), Sales & Related Occupations (716 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (494 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sunset Hills, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.23k
2023 Value
± 500
−0.4%
1 Year decline
± 16.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sunset Hills, MO declined at a rate of −0.4%, from 4.25k employees to 4.23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sunset Hills, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (590 people), Retail Trade (458 people), and Finance & Insurance (455 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sunset Hills, MO, though some of these residents may live in Sunset Hills, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$108,333
Median earning men ± $24,468
$53,387
Median earning women ± $18,842

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($214,506), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($185,893), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($162,159).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($117,045), Wholesale Trade ($90,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,353).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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.

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
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.

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US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Sunset Hills, MO awarded 71 degrees. The student population of Sunset Hills, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 189 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sunset Hills, MO are Black or African American (63 and 88.7%), followed by White (8 and 11.3%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Sunset Hills, MO by number of degrees awarded are Applied Technology Services (71 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sunset Hills, MO are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (71 and 100%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Sunset Hills, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 193 (2.07% men and 97.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 193 students enrolled in Sunset Hills, MO, 2.07% men and 97.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 161 records, of which 98.8% were women and 1.24% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sunset Hills, MO was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 71 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
71 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Applied Technology Services with 71 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sunset Hills, MO, which is 0.029 times less than the 69 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 63 degrees mean that there were 7.88 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 8 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Sunset Hills, MO was $522,300 in 2023, which is 1.72 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $495,200 to $522,300, a 5.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Sunset Hills, MO is 82.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sunset Hills, MO have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sunset Hills, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$522,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$39,689
$3,023
Median Property Taxes
±$337

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Rent vs Own

82.6%
Homeownership
2023
61.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 82.6% of the housing units in Sunset Hills, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 2212.01
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$133,895
Median Household Income
± $28,350
3.66k
Number of Households
± 404

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.66k households in Sunset Hills, MO grew to $133,895 from the previous year's value of $126,199.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sunset Hills, MO is from Missouri.
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.3%)
  3. Carpooled (4.64%)

In 2023, 78.4% of workers in Sunset Hills, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.3%) and those who carpooled to work (4.64%).

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Commute Time

22.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sunset Hills, MO have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.49% of the workforce in Sunset Hills, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

2.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sunset Hills, MO (179 out of 8.73k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sunset Hills, MO is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

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Health

98.1% of the population of Sunset Hills, MO has health coverage, with 60.9% on employee plans, 1.22% on Medicaid, 21.7% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Louis County, MO see 788 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (797 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1117 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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788 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Louis County, MO

Primary care physicians in St. Louis County, MO see an average of 788 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (797 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Louis County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 11.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.9%
Uninsured
60.9%
Employer Coverage
1.22%
Medicaid
21.7%
Medicare
14.2%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sunset Hills, MO declined by 11.1% from 2.13% to 1.9%.

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