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Cedar Hill, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cedar Hill, Missouri had a total population of 1,261, the 337th largest community in Missouri, with a median household income of $60,625, which is 14% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cedar Hill Quick Facts

Population 1,261
Median Household Income $60,625
Median Home Value $181,700
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Median Age 45.4 years
Homeownership Rate 97.4%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%
High School Graduation Rate 90.8%
Diversity Index 19/100
Population 1,261 337th of 1,062
Median Income $60,625 above average
Poverty Rate 15.9% 28% higher than national
Median Home Value $181,700 top 30%

How Cedar Hill Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,5681,261-19.6%
Median household income$66,076$60,625-8.2%
Median home value$180,300$181,700+0.8%

How Cedar Hill Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.7%
$25K-$50K 10.9%
$50K-$100K 30.2%
$100K+ 32.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.7%
$10K-$15K
2.5%
$15K-$20K
6.7%
$20K-$25K
11.8%
$25K-$30K
0.0%
$30K-$35K
1.2%
$35K-$40K
3.5%
$40K-$45K
2.1%
$45K-$50K
4.1%
$50K-$60K
11.3%
$60K-$75K
12.7%
$75K-$100K
6.2%
$100K-$125K
11.8%
$125K-$150K
3.5%
$150K-$200K
14.5%
$200K+
2.3%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%
63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 97.4%
Renter 2.6%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

19out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Cedar Hill Rankings in Missouri

#337 Population of 1,062
#382 Median Income of 955
#701 Education of 1,062
#274 Home Value of 941

Other Cities in Jefferson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Arnold 20,956 $78,370 8.2% $220,000
Festus 13,201 $73,532 17.1% $223,600
Murphy 8,285 $72,233 10.2% $184,700
De Soto 6,470 $52,500 13.1% $160,700
Pevely 6,055 $56,000 17.9% $219,600
Barnhart 5,785 $95,811 4.9% $229,200
Imperial 5,488 $90,028 11.1% $228,700
Herculaneum 5,071 $93,438 5.6% $234,300
Crystal City 4,718 $72,598 11.4% $185,800
High Ridge 3,714 $70,917 7.2% $172,200

Cities Similar to Cedar Hill

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Stanberry1,235$62,639$98,00023.6%19.0%
Belle1,246$55,192$151,00011.5%21.8%
Ash Grove1,333$58,250$141,80021.0%11.0%
Wellsville1,165$61,429$84,40014.8%14.4%
Princeton1,352$58,558$78,00018.6%18.0%

Population Overview

Cedar Hill is a small community located in Missouri, within Jefferson County. The total population is 1,261. It ranks as the 337th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cedar Hill is 45.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cedar Hill is $60,625. This is 14% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $181,700. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cedar Hill, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cedar Hill, Missouri?

Cedar Hill, Missouri has a population of 1,261 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Cedar Hill, MO?

The median household income in Cedar Hill is $60,625, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Hill, MO?

The poverty rate in Cedar Hill is 15.9%. This means approximately 199 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Hill, Missouri?

Cedar Hill's population is 89.6% White, 0.0% Black, 1.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Cedar Hill, MO?

The median home value in Cedar Hill is $181,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.

How educated is Cedar Hill, Missouri?

10.4% of adults (25+) in Cedar Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.