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Dive into each indicator for Missouri.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

6.20 M

Total population

18th in the U.S.

34 /km²

Density

29th in the U.S.

39.2 years

Median age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

2.52 M

Households

70.4%

Urban population

21.9%

Under 18

18.0%

65 and older

75.4 years

Life expectancy

St. Louis (≈ 2.80 M)

Largest metro

+0.2%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

78.5%

White (non-Hispanic)

5.0%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 310,000

11.3%

Black or African American

2.3%

Asian

3.0%

Two or more races

0.5%

Native American

0.2%

Pacific Islander

≈ 3.4%

Mexican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

≈ 22%

German ancestry

Largest ancestry group

≈ 60,000

Bosnian community

Largest in the U.S. (St. Louis)

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1820–2024

6.2 M▲ 8757%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1820–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

5%▲ 733%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

11.3%▲ 117%

Census race tables; the rise after 1940 reflects the Great Migration into St. Louis and Kansas City.

Life expectancy at birth

1980–2023

75.4 yrs▲ 3%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population	6.20 M	18th in the U.S.
Density	34 /km²	29th in the U.S.
Median age	39.2 years
Female	50.6%
Male	49.4%
Households	2.52 M
Urban population	70.4%
Under 18	21.9%
65 and older	18.0%
Life expectancy	75.4 years
Largest metro	St. Louis (≈ 2.80 M)
Growth	+0.2%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	78.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	≈ 310,000
Black or African American	11.3%
Asian	2.3%
Two or more races	3.0%
Native American	0.5%
Pacific Islander	0.2%
Mexican origin	≈ 3.4%	Largest Hispanic subgroup
German ancestry	≈ 22%	Largest ancestry group
Bosnian community	≈ 60,000	Largest in the U.S. (St. Louis)

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