Maryland Heights, Missouri Population 2022
Maryland Heights is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. With a 2020 population of 28,446, it is the 26th largest city in Missouri and the 1603rd largest city in the United States. Maryland Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,284 in 2020. Spanning over 23 miles, Maryland Heights has a population density of 1,300 people per square mile.
The average household income in Maryland Heights is $79,978 with a poverty rate of 7.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,025 per month, and the median house value is $162,800. The median age in Maryland Heights is 36.9 years, 34.8 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Maryland Heights Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maryland Heightswas:
- White: 63.79%
- Asian: 17.70%
- Black or African American: 12.83%
- Two or more races: 3.46%
- Other race: 1.92%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,221 | 63.79% |
| Black or African American | 3,463 | 12.83% |
| Asian | 4,777 | 17.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.31% |
| Some Other Race | 517 | 1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 935 | 3.46% |
Maryland Heights Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,980 | 2.2 | 55.2 |
| Married | 5,172 | 2.88 | 64.2 |
| Male | 404 | 2.95 | 55.4 |
| Female | 1,261 | 3.11 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 5,143 | 1.25 | 45.2 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 1.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 620 | 3.20% |
| High School Graduate | 3,461 | 17.86% |
| Some College | 3,475 | 17.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,692 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,533 | 28.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,317 | 22.28% |
Maryland Heights Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,492 | 3,437 | 3,295 |
| White | 12,990 | 12,414 | 5,423 |
| Black | 1,969 | 1,841 | 800 |
| 2+ Races | 446 | 431 | 173 |
| Hispanic | 494 | 370 | 169 |
| Other Race | 238 | 164 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.36%.
$52,225
Average Earnings
$62,768
Average Male
$44,163
Average Female
Maryland Heights Language by Age
Maryland Heights Language
77.08% of Maryland Heights residents speak only English, while 22.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.77% of the population.
Maryland Heights Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 962 | 233 | 24.22% |
| Black | 3,334 | 703 | 21.09% |
| Multiple | 935 | 137 | 14.65% |
| White | 16,372 | 830 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 4,777 | 27 | 0.57% |
| Other | 72 | NaN% |
7.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.51%
Male Poverty Rate
7.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Maryland Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maryland Heights is Hispanic, with 24.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maryland Heights is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.27%.
Maryland Heights Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Maryland Heights Married by Age and Sex
Maryland Heights Marriage
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.
Maryland Heights Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,201 | 8.08% |
| Black | 93 | 3.67% |
| Islander | 58 | 100.00% |
Maryland Heights Veterans by Education
5.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
71%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.40%
Born in Maryland Heights
79.14%
Native Born
20.86%
Foreign Born
14.95%
Non Citizen
5.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.14% of Maryland Heights residents were born in the United States, with 54.40% having been born in Missouri. 14.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 1,000 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 3.53% |
| 1970 | 8,800 | 6,800 | 15.97% |
| 1980 | 5,676 | -3,124 | -4.29% |
| 1990 | 25,407 | 19,731 | 16.17% |
| 2000 | 25,756 | 349 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 27,472 | 1,716 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 27,553 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 27,634 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 27,715 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 27,796 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 27,877 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 27,958 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 28,039 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 28,120 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 28,201 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 28,284 | 83 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 28,365 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 28,446 | 81 | 0.29% |