Jennings, MO Demographics
A map of Jennings's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 11,695 | 90.7% |
White | 675 | 5.2% |
Multiracial | 316 | 2.5% |
Hispanic | 121 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 59 | 0.5% |
Asian | 29 | 0.2% |
Jennings, Missouri had a population of 12,895 in 2020. It was 5.2% White, 90.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jennings, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jennings is the 66th 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).
Jennings's White Population
675 residents of Jennings identify as White, or 5.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Jennings considerably less than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jennings is ranked #1060 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jennings is more White than neighboring Flordell Hills (3.9% White), Northwoods (3.1% White), Norwood Court (2.9% White), and Pine Lawn (1.6% White). Jennings is less White than neighboring Country Club Hills (6.1% White).
Jennings's Black Population
11,695 residents of Jennings identify as Black, or 90.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jennings considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jennings is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jennings is more Black than neighboring Country Club Hills (90.4% Black). Jennings is less Black than neighboring Flordell Hills (91% Black), Northwoods (92.8% Black), Norwood Court (93.1% Black), and Pine Lawn (94.4% Black).
Jennings's Asian Population
29 residents of Jennings identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jennings roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jennings is ranked #508 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jennings is more Asian than neighboring Flordell Hills (0% Asian), Country Club Hills (0.1% Asian), and Pine Lawn (0.1% Asian).
Jennings's Hispanic Population
121 residents of Jennings identify as Hispanic, or 0.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jennings roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jennings is ranked #877 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jennings is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Lawn (0.3% Hispanic). Jennings is less Hispanic than neighboring Flordell Hills (1.8% Hispanic), Northwoods (1% Hispanic), and Norwood Court (1.7% Hispanic).
Jennings's Native American/Other Population
59 residents of Jennings 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 Jennings 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, Jennings is ranked #570 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jennings is more Native American/Other than neighboring Country Club Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), and Norwood Court (0.4% Native American/Other). Jennings is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flordell Hills (1.1% Native American/Other), Northwoods (0.6% Native American/Other), and Pine Lawn (1.1% Native American/Other).
Jennings's Multiracial Population
316 residents of Jennings identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jennings roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jennings is ranked #912 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jennings is more Multiracial than neighboring Flordell Hills (2.2% Multiracial), Country Club Hills (2.4% Multiracial), Northwoods (2.4% Multiracial), and Norwood Court (1.6% Multiracial). Jennings is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Lawn (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.