High Ridge, MO Demographics

A map of High Ridge's Population by Race

High Ridge, Missouri has an estimated population of 3,714, a large decrease from the 4,242 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% White, 11.7% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of High Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

High Ridge has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In High Ridge, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

High Ridge is ranked the 181st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). High Ridge was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

High Ridge's White Population

3,012 residents of High Ridge, or 81.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in High Ridge is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. High Ridge ranks 510th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. White residents' share of High Ridge's population has decreased from 90.0% to 81.1%.

High Ridge is less White than neighboring Peaceful Village (96.6% White), Parkdale (96.1% White), Byrnes Mill (85.4% White), Murphy (85.9% White), and Scotsdale (90.3% White).

High Ridge's Black Population

82 residents of High Ridge, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in High Ridge is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. High Ridge ranks 589th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 331.6%. Black residents' share of High Ridge's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.2%.

High Ridge is more Black than neighboring Peaceful Village (0% Black), Parkdale (0% Black), Byrnes Mill (1.9% Black), Murphy (0.1% Black), and Scotsdale (0% Black).

High Ridge's Asian Population

35 residents of High Ridge, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in High Ridge is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. High Ridge ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Asian residents' share of High Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

High Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Peaceful Village (0% Asian), Parkdale (0.5% Asian), Byrnes Mill (0% Asian), Murphy (0.7% Asian), and Scotsdale (0% Asian).

High Ridge's Hispanic Population

147 residents of High Ridge, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in High Ridge is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. High Ridge ranks 400th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Hispanic residents' share of High Ridge's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.0%.

High Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Peaceful Village (3.4% Hispanic), Parkdale (0% Hispanic), Byrnes Mill (0.4% Hispanic), and Murphy (3% Hispanic). High Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Scotsdale (6% Hispanic).

High Ridge's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of High Ridge, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in High Ridge is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. High Ridge ranks 699th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of High Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

High Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peaceful Village (0% Native American/Other), Parkdale (0% Native American/Other), and Byrnes Mill (0% Native American/Other). High Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Murphy (0.7% Native American/Other), and Scotsdale (1.9% Native American/Other).

High Ridge's Multiracial Population

433 residents of High Ridge, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in High Ridge is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. High Ridge ranks 459th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Ridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 98.6%. Multiracial residents' share of High Ridge's population has increased from 5.1% to 11.7%.

High Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Peaceful Village (0% Multiracial), Parkdale (3.4% Multiracial), Murphy (9.5% Multiracial), and Scotsdale (1.9% Multiracial). High Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Byrnes Mill (12.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.