Maryland Heights, MO Demographics

A map of Maryland Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,666	16,318	56.2%	57.7%
Asian	5,468	4,629	19.6%	16.4%
Black	3,720	4,314	13.3%	15.3%
Hispanic	1,561	1,364	5.6%	4.8%
Multiracial	1,293	1,313	4.6%	4.6%
Native American/Other	172	346	0.6%	1.2%

Maryland Heights, Missouri has an estimated population of 27,880, a slight decrease from the 28,284 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.2% White, 19.6% Asian, 13.3% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maryland Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maryland Heights has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Maryland Heights, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maryland Heights is ranked the 26th 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). Maryland Heights was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Maryland Heights's White Population

15,666 residents of Maryland Heights, or 56.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Maryland Heights is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Maryland Heights ranks 1001st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maryland Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Maryland Heights's population has decreased from 57.7% to 56.2%.

Maryland Heights is more White than neighboring Bridgeton (55.8% White). Maryland Heights is less White than neighboring Champ (83.3% White), Creve Coeur (68.8% White), Westwood (88.8% White), and St. Charles (77.7% White).

Maryland Heights's Black Population

3,720 residents of Maryland Heights, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Maryland Heights is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Maryland Heights ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maryland Heights's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Maryland Heights's population has decreased from 15.3% to 13.3%.

Maryland Heights is more Black than neighboring Champ (0% Black), Creve Coeur (8.5% Black), Westwood (3.3% Black), and St. Charles (7.2% Black). Maryland Heights is less Black than neighboring Bridgeton (23.7% Black).

Maryland Heights's Asian Population

5,468 residents of Maryland Heights, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Maryland Heights is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Maryland Heights ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maryland Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of Maryland Heights's population has increased from 16.4% to 19.6%.

Maryland Heights is more Asian than neighboring Champ (0% Asian), Creve Coeur (13% Asian), Bridgeton (2.7% Asian), Westwood (3.3% Asian), and St. Charles (3.8% Asian).

Maryland Heights's Hispanic Population

1,561 residents of Maryland Heights, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Maryland Heights is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Maryland Heights ranks 187th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maryland Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Maryland Heights's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.6%.

Maryland Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Champ (0% Hispanic), Creve Coeur (2.4% Hispanic), and Westwood (2.1% Hispanic). Maryland Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeton (13.8% Hispanic), and St. Charles (6.5% Hispanic).

Maryland Heights's Native American/Other Population

172 residents of Maryland Heights, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Maryland Heights is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Maryland Heights ranks 236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maryland Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maryland Heights's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Maryland Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Champ (0% Native American/Other), Bridgeton (0.2% Native American/Other), Westwood (0% Native American/Other), and St. Charles (0.5% Native American/Other). Maryland Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Creve Coeur (1.4% Native American/Other).

Maryland Heights's Multiracial Population

1,293 residents of Maryland Heights, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Maryland Heights is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Maryland Heights ranks 556th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maryland Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Maryland Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Maryland Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeton (3.7% Multiracial), Westwood (2.7% Multiracial), and St. Charles (4.3% Multiracial). Maryland Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Champ (16.7% Multiracial), and Creve Coeur (6% 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.