Wood Heights, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 784, Wood 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

Wood Heights is a small community located in Missouri, within Ray County. The total population is 784. It ranks as the 423rd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wood Heights is 44.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wood Heights is $89,688. This is 27% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $212,800. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Wood Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wood Heights has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wood 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.