Maryland Heights is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Maryland Heights has a 2024 population of 27,347. Maryland Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,257 in 2020.
The average household income in Maryland Heights is $100,338 with a poverty rate of 5.64%. The median age in Maryland Heights is 34.8 years: 35.5 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maryland Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,307 | 58.28% |
| Asian | 5,370 | 19.19% |
| Black or African American | 3,968 | 14.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,550 | 5.54% |
| Other race | 708 | 2.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,702 | 2.16 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 5,752 | 1.21 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Married | 5,429 | 2.88 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Female | 1,131 | 3.18 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 390 | 3.12 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 685 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,583 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,774 | 28.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,433 | 22.17% |
| High School Graduate | 4,072 | 20.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 265 | 1.32% |
| Some College | 3,188 | 15.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,156 | 11,739 | 5,332 |
| Asian | 3,947 | 3,733 | 3,485 |
| Black | 2,694 | 2,530 | 951 |
| 2+ Races | 746 | 698 | 263 |
| Hispanic | 685 | 544 | 197 |
| Other Race | 315 | 221 | 79 |
| Native American | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,908 | $84,363 | $61,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,292 | $100,278 | $81,441 |
| High School Graduate | $47,267 | $51,375 | $36,128 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,253 | $24,634 | $40,169 |
| Overall | $66,094 | $75,817 | $54,370 |
| Some College | $49,294 | $55,526 | $46,630 |
$66,094
Average Earnings
$75,817
Average Male
$54,370
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.41% of Maryland Heights residents speak only English, while 25.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,714 | 666 | 4.24% |
| Black | 3,792 | 559 | 14.74% |
| Asian | 5,330 | 169 | 3.17% |
| Multiple | 1,550 | 153 | 9.87% |
| Hispanic | 1,242 | 63 | 5.07% |
5.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.03%
Male Poverty Rate
6.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maryland Heights is Black, with 14.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maryland Heights is Asian, with 3.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.79% |
| High School | 5.55% |
| Some College | 3.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.04% |
| Female Employed | 4.65% |
| Male Employed | 1.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,413 | $120,725 |
| Households | $86,485 | $100,338 |
| Married Families | $118,419 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,759 | $73,662 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,093
Number of Veterans
992
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 470 |
| First Gulf War | 231 |
| Second Gulf War | 229 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 324 |
| 75+ | 317 |
| 55 to 64 | 203 |
| 35 to 54 | 175 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 960 | 6.87% |
| Black | 78 | 2.71% |
| Islander | 41 | 100% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.54%
Born in Maryland Heights
77.07%
Native Born
22.93%
Foreign Born
14.99%
Non Citizen
7.94%
Naturalized
77.07% of Maryland Heights residents were born in the United States, with 53.54% having been born in Missouri. 14.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,211 | -227 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 26,438 | -227 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 26,665 | -228 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 26,893 | -227 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 27,120 | -227 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 27,347 | -228 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 27,575 | -208 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 27,783 | -273 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 28,056 | -201 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 28,257 | 1,266 | 4.69% |
| 2019 | 26,991 | -19 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 27,010 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 27,002 | -120 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 27,122 | -208 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 27,330 | -37 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 27,367 | -29 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 27,396 | -46 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 27,442 | -16 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 27,458 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 27,460 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,756 | 349 | 1.37% |
| 1990 | 25,407 | 19,731 | 347.62% |
| 1980 | 5,676 | -3,124 | -35.5% |
| 1970 | 8,800 | 6,800 | 340% |
| 1960 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 100% |
| 1940 | 1,000 | -25,211 | -96.18% |