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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Missouri? Where cities and towns in Missouri have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 36.7% increase in the Hispanic population in Missouri.
What's the city in Missouri with the largest hispanic/latino population? Carthage took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Missouri for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Missouri ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Missouri or the safest places in Missouri.
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Population: 15,395
% Hispanic/Latino: 33.77%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,199
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.17%
More on Carthage: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,512
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.81%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,645
Percent Change Since 2010: 65.11%
More on Monett: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,431
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.59%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,362
Percent Change Since 2010: 40.93%
More on Marshall: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,579
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.26%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,919
Percent Change Since 2010: 113.22%
More on Branson: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 25,931
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.19%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,679
Percent Change Since 2010: 37.58%
More on Grandview: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,908
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.12%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,247
Percent Change Since 2010: 437.56%
More on Overland: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 21,696
% Hispanic/Latino: 12.74%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,765
Percent Change Since 2010: 52.26%
More on Sedalia: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,617
% Hispanic/Latino: 11.83%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 783
Percent Change Since 2010: 157.57%
More on St. John: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 12,439
% Hispanic/Latino: 11.81%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,469
Percent Change Since 2010: 8.65%
More on Neosho: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 502,597
% Hispanic/Latino: 10.68%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 53,683
Percent Change Since 2010: 21.2%
More on Kansas City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Missouri With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Missouri.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 122 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 33.8% to 0.1%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Carthage took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Carl Junction was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Missouri ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Missouri
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Missouri according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Missouri:
- Carl Junction
- Weldon Spring
- Bellefontaine Neighbors
For more Missouri reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Missouri
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carthage | 33.77% |
| 2 | Monett | 27.81% |
| 3 | Marshall | 17.59% |
| 4 | Branson | 15.26% |
| 5 | Grandview | 14.19% |
| 6 | Overland | 14.12% |
| 7 | Sedalia | 12.74% |
| 8 | St. John | 11.83% |
| 9 | Neosho | 11.81% |
| 10 | Kansas City | 10.68% |
| 11 | Independence | 9.5% |
| 12 | Bridgeton | 9.17% |
| 13 | Belton | 8.92% |
| 14 | Gladstone | 8.69% |
| 15 | Kearney | 8.34% |
| 16 | St. Joseph | 7.48% |
| 17 | Blue Springs | 7.19% |
| 18 | Raytown | 7.14% |
| 19 | Parkville | 6.82% |
| 20 | Excelsior Springs | 6.81% |
| 21 | Joplin | 6.79% |
| 22 | Raymore | 6.12% |
| 23 | Ellisville | 6.02% |
| 24 | Aurora | 5.88% |
| 25 | Warrenton | 5.82% |
| 26 | Lebanon | 5.55% |
| 27 | St. Charles | 5.54% |
| 28 | Liberty | 5.54% |
| 29 | St. Ann | 5.47% |
| 30 | Lee's Summit | 4.83% |
| 31 | Nixa | 4.72% |
| 32 | Festus | 4.62% |
| 33 | Springfield | 4.49% |
| 34 | Lake St. Louis | 4.39% |
| 35 | O'fallon | 4.39% |
| 36 | St. Louis | 4.23% |
| 37 | Hazelwood | 4.1% |
| 38 | Kennett | 4.08% |
| 39 | Maryland Heights | 3.98% |
| 40 | Ozark | 3.97% |
| 41 | Warrensburg | 3.94% |
| 42 | Perryville | 3.77% |
| 43 | Republic | 3.74% |
| 44 | Manchester | 3.71% |
| 45 | Columbia | 3.66% |
| 46 | Grain Valley | 3.61% |
| 47 | Crestwood | 3.52% |
| 48 | Trenton | 3.52% |
| 49 | Cape Girardeau | 3.49% |
| 50 | Boonville | 3.47% |
| 51 | Cameron | 3.43% |
| 52 | Clayton | 3.27% |
| 53 | Troy | 3.26% |
| 54 | Brentwood | 3.24% |
| 55 | Mexico | 3.24% |
| 56 | Bolivar | 3.24% |
| 57 | Caruthersville | 3.21% |
| 58 | Jefferson City | 3.2% |
| 59 | Maplewood | 3.16% |
| 60 | Webster Groves | 3.15% |
| 61 | Rolla | 3.15% |
| 62 | Wildwood | 3.13% |
| 63 | Union | 3.11% |
| 64 | Dardenne Prairie | 3.07% |
| 65 | Sikeston | 3.03% |
| 66 | Hannibal | 2.99% |
| 67 | Kirkwood | 2.96% |
| 68 | Chesterfield | 2.94% |
| 69 | Nevada | 2.88% |
| 70 | Sullivan | 2.87% |
| 71 | Farmington | 2.81% |
| 72 | Creve Coeur | 2.79% |
| 73 | Oak Grove | 2.78% |
| 74 | Richmond | 2.75% |
| 75 | Fulton | 2.73% |
| 76 | Poplar Bluff | 2.71% |
| 77 | Kirksville | 2.69% |
| 78 | Wentzville | 2.65% |
| 79 | Chillicothe | 2.64% |
| 80 | Macon | 2.55% |
| 81 | Richmond Heights | 2.48% |
| 82 | Florissant | 2.38% |
| 83 | Ballwin | 2.37% |
| 84 | Arnold | 2.36% |
| 85 | University City | 2.34% |
| 86 | Maryville | 2.31% |
| 87 | Bonne Terre | 2.3% |
| 88 | St. Peters | 2.28% |
| 89 | Jackson | 2.16% |
| 90 | Harrisonville | 2.15% |
| 91 | Town And Country | 2.08% |
| 92 | Battlefield | 2.06% |
| 93 | Clinton | 2.06% |
| 94 | Moberly | 2.05% |
| 95 | Berkeley | 1.96% |
| 96 | Glendale | 1.95% |
| 97 | Des Peres | 1.89% |
| 98 | Pacific | 1.83% |
| 99 | Webb City | 1.81% |
| 100 | Dexter | 1.74% |
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