Missouri Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Missouri?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Missouri is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 76.3% of the total population.

Q: Is Missouri becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Missouri has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 40.1/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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Missouri Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

6,191,814

Diversity Score

40.1

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

76.3%%

Missouri Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Missouri Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Missouri has increased significantly.

Missouri Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	4,723,665	76.3%
Black / African American	673,780	10.9%
Hispanic or Latino	324,379	5.2%
Two or More Races	295,220	4.8%
Asian	130,842	2.1%
Other Race	24,938	0.4%
Native American	10,568	0.2%
Pacific Islander	8,422	0.1%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Missouri

The largest racial or ethnic group in Missouri is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 76.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Missouri has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 40.1/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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