Ferguson, MO Demographics
A map of Ferguson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 13,302 | 71.8% |
White | 3,926 | 21.2% |
Multiracial | 685 | 3.7% |
Hispanic | 367 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 151 | 0.8% |
Asian | 96 | 0.5% |
Ferguson, Missouri had a population of 18,527 in 2020. It was 21.2% White, 71.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ferguson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Ferguson is the 43rd 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).
Ferguson's White Population
3,926 residents of Ferguson identify as White, or 21.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Ferguson considerably less than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Ferguson is ranked #1042 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ferguson is more White than neighboring Dellwood (10.2% White), Cool Valley (9.8% White), and Country Club Hills (6.1% White). Ferguson is less White than neighboring Calverton Park (38% White), and Kinloch (29.7% White).
Ferguson's Black Population
13,302 residents of Ferguson identify as Black, or 71.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ferguson considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Ferguson is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ferguson is more Black than neighboring Calverton Park (52.9% Black), and Kinloch (55.9% Black). Ferguson is less Black than neighboring Dellwood (84.7% Black), Cool Valley (82.6% Black), and Country Club Hills (90.4% Black).
Ferguson's Asian Population
96 residents of Ferguson identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ferguson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Ferguson is ranked #344 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ferguson is more Asian than neighboring Cool Valley (0.4% Asian), and Country Club Hills (0.1% Asian). Ferguson is less Asian than neighboring Dellwood (0.8% Asian), Calverton Park (1.4% Asian), and Kinloch (2.7% Asian).
Ferguson's Hispanic Population
367 residents of Ferguson identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ferguson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Ferguson is ranked #618 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ferguson is more Hispanic than neighboring Dellwood (1.4% Hispanic), and Country Club Hills (0.9% Hispanic). Ferguson is less Hispanic than neighboring Calverton Park (2.3% Hispanic), Cool Valley (3.5% Hispanic), and Kinloch (6.8% Hispanic).
Ferguson's Native American/Other Population
151 residents of Ferguson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ferguson 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, Ferguson is ranked #386 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ferguson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dellwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Calverton Park (0.3% Native American/Other), and Country Club Hills (0.1% Native American/Other). Ferguson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cool Valley (1.1% Native American/Other), and Kinloch (1.1% Native American/Other).
Ferguson's Multiracial Population
685 residents of Ferguson identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ferguson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Ferguson is ranked #729 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ferguson is more Multiracial than neighboring Dellwood (2.4% Multiracial), Cool Valley (2.7% Multiracial), and Country Club Hills (2.4% Multiracial). Ferguson is less Multiracial than neighboring Calverton Park (5.1% Multiracial), and Kinloch (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.