In 2023, about 661,577 people in Missouri were Black or African American. Furthermore, there were about 4.73 million white people and 298,753 people of two or more races living in Missouri in that year.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 944 cities in the Missouri by Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Missouri by their Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Black Population: The Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Missouri Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Missouri Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 115 counties in the Missouri by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each counties over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of counties in the Missouri by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• counties: The counties for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the counties is shown in this column.
• % of Total counties Population: This shows what percentage of the total counties population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Missouri Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Missouri Multi-Racial Black population lives in that counties. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Black, MO, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of St. Louis by race. It includes the population of St. Louis across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of St. Louis across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of St. Louis population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.71% are white, 43.11% are Black or African American, 0.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.42% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.61% are some other race and 5.88% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the St. Louis
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the St. Louis is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of St. Louis total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for St. Louis Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Clay County, MO was 16894.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Clay County, MO reached a record high of 16894.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 6524.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Clay County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Webster County, MO was 455.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Webster County, MO reached a record high of 475.00000 in January of 2015 and a record low of 176.00000 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Webster County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

St. Louis City, MO - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO was 125617.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, St. Louis City, MO - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO reached a record high of 170928.00000 in January of 2009 and a record low of 125617.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for St. Louis City, MO - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 2014 to 2023 for Liberty High School vs. Missouri and Wentzville R-IV School District

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Daviess County, MO was 76.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Daviess County, MO reached a record high of 95.00000 in January of 2016 and a record low of 14.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Daviess County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Camden County, MO was 380.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Camden County, MO reached a record high of 380.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 174.00000 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Camden County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Scott County, MO was 4233.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Scott County, MO reached a record high of 4726.00000 in January of 2016 and a record low of 4080.00000 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Scott County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 2004 to 2023 for Lakeview Woods School vs. Missouri and Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Adair County, MO was 1059.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Adair County, MO reached a record high of 1059.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 377.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Adair County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Missouri City by race. It includes the population of Missouri City across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Missouri City across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Missouri City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.60% are white, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.76% are Asian and 7.25% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Missouri City
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Missouri City is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Missouri City total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Missouri City Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 1993 to 2023 for Advance R-IV School District vs. Missouri

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 1993 to 2023 for Kickapoo High School vs. Missouri and Springfield R-XII School District

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 1991 to 2023 for Missouri City Middle School vs. Texas and Fort Bend Independent School District

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Wayne County, MO was 42.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Wayne County, MO reached a record high of 114.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 0.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Wayne County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 2009 to 2023 for Southeast High School vs. Missouri and Kansas City 33 School District