Country Club Hills, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 854, Country Club Hills's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Country Club Hills is a small community located in Missouri, within St. Louis County. The total population is 854. It ranks as the 403rd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Country Club Hills is 50.7 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Country Club Hills is $47,519. This is 33% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $49,200. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Country Club Hills is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Country Club Hills has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.4%) is well below the state average of 76.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (88.8% vs 10.9%).

Education

10.5% 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 82.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Country Club Hills, 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.