Hayti Heights, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 540, Hayti Heights'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

Hayti Heights is a small community located in Missouri, within Pemiscot County. The total population is 540. It ranks as the 496th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hayti Heights is 20.5 years. This is 47% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 45.9% of the population under 18, Hayti Heights has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hayti Heights is $20,714. This is 71% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 74% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.2%. This is 299% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $63,900. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 19.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 71% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hayti Heights is Black or African American, making up 74.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 76.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (74.6% vs 10.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

4.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% 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 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hayti Heights, 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.