Caruthersville, MO Demographics

A map of Caruthersville's Population by Race

Caruthersville, Missouri had a population of 5,562 in 2020. It was 57.0% White, 34.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Caruthersville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Caruthersville is the 134th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Caruthersville's White Population

3,169 residents of Caruthersville identify as White, or 57.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Caruthersville less than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Caruthersville is ranked #1002 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Caruthersville is more White than neighboring Hayti (44.3% White), and Hayti Heights (5.4% White). Caruthersville is less White than neighboring Miston (93.5% White), Pascola (90.8% White), and Lenox (91.9% White).

Caruthersville's Black Population

1,922 residents of Caruthersville identify as Black, or 34.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Caruthersville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Caruthersville is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Caruthersville is more Black than neighboring Miston (0% Black), Pascola (1.1% Black), and Lenox (1.9% Black). Caruthersville is less Black than neighboring Hayti (49.6% Black), and Hayti Heights (89.3% Black).

Caruthersville's Asian Population

17 residents of Caruthersville identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Caruthersville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Caruthersville is ranked #449 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Caruthersville is more Asian than neighboring Hayti (0% Asian), Hayti Heights (0% Asian), Pascola (0% Asian), and Lenox (0% Asian). Caruthersville is less Asian than neighboring Miston (1.3% Asian).

Caruthersville's Hispanic Population

149 residents of Caruthersville identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Caruthersville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Caruthersville is ranked #436 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Caruthersville is more Hispanic than neighboring Hayti (2.2% Hispanic), Hayti Heights (1.7% Hispanic), Miston (2.6% Hispanic), Pascola (0% Hispanic), and Lenox (0.6% Hispanic).

Caruthersville's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Caruthersville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Caruthersville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Caruthersville is ranked #570 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Caruthersville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hayti (0.3% Native American/Other), and Pascola (0% Native American/Other). Caruthersville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hayti Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), Miston (2.6% Native American/Other), and Lenox (1% Native American/Other).

Caruthersville's Multiracial Population

279 residents of Caruthersville identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Caruthersville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Caruthersville is ranked #469 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Caruthersville is more Multiracial than neighboring Hayti (3.5% Multiracial), Hayti Heights (2.7% Multiracial), Miston (0% Multiracial), and Lenox (4.5% Multiracial). Caruthersville is less Multiracial than neighboring Pascola (8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.