Festus, MO Demographics

A map of Festus's Population by Race

Festus, Missouri had a population of 12,706 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 3.1% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Festus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Festus is the 68th 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).

Festus's White Population

11,078 residents of Festus identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Festus slightly larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Festus is ranked #693 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Festus is less White than neighboring Crystal City (88.6% White), Herculaneum (90.1% White), Horine (90.1% White), Pevely (87.9% White), and Olympian Village (91.5% White).

Festus's Black Population

400 residents of Festus identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Festus slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Festus is ranked #219 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Festus is more Black than neighboring Herculaneum (1.5% Black), Horine (0.2% Black), Pevely (2% Black), and Olympian Village (0.1% Black). Festus is less Black than neighboring Crystal City (3.4% Black).

Festus's Asian Population

77 residents of Festus identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Festus roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Festus is ranked #293 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Festus is more Asian than neighboring Horine (0.3% Asian), Pevely (0.5% Asian), and Olympian Village (0.3% Asian). Festus is less Asian than neighboring Crystal City (0.7% Asian), and Herculaneum (1% Asian).

Festus's Hispanic Population

313 residents of Festus identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Festus roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Festus is ranked #489 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Festus is more Hispanic than neighboring Crystal City (1.1% Hispanic), Herculaneum (2.1% Hispanic), Horine (1.1% Hispanic), Pevely (2.4% Hispanic), and Olympian Village (1.4% Hispanic).

Festus's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Festus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Festus 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, Festus is ranked #516 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Festus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Herculaneum (0.9% Native American/Other), Horine (1.1% Native American/Other), Pevely (0.7% Native American/Other), and Olympian Village (1.1% Native American/Other).

Festus's Multiracial Population

768 residents of Festus identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Festus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Festus is ranked #300 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Festus is more Multiracial than neighboring Crystal City (5.6% Multiracial), Herculaneum (4.4% Multiracial), and Olympian Village (5.6% Multiracial). Festus is less Multiracial than neighboring Horine (7.3% Multiracial), and Pevely (6.6% Multiracial).

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