Laclede County Demographics
A map of Laclede County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 32,482 | 90.1% |
Multiracial | 1,865 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 955 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 285 | 0.8% |
Black | 262 | 0.7% |
Asian | 190 | 0.5% |
Laclede County, Missouri had a population of 36,039 in 2020. It was 90.1% White, 0.7% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laclede County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Laclede County is the 32nd most populous county of the 115 counties in Missouri.
Laclede County's White Population
32,482 residents of Laclede County identify as White, or 90.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Laclede County larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Laclede County is ranked #67 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Laclede County is more White than neighboring Pulaski County (66.5% White). Laclede County is less White than neighboring Wright County (91.6% White), Camden County (90.6% White), Dallas County (91.9% White), and Webster County (91.8% White).
Laclede County's Black Population
262 residents of Laclede County identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laclede County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Laclede County is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Laclede County is more Black than neighboring Wright County (0.6% Black), Camden County (0.6% Black), Dallas County (0.3% Black), and Webster County (0.5% Black). Laclede County is less Black than neighboring Pulaski County (11.2% Black).
Laclede County's Asian Population
190 residents of Laclede County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laclede County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Laclede County is ranked #35 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Laclede County is more Asian than neighboring Wright County (0.3% Asian), Dallas County (0.1% Asian), and Webster County (0.4% Asian). Laclede County is less Asian than neighboring Pulaski County (3.3% Asian).
Laclede County's Hispanic Population
955 residents of Laclede County identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laclede County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Laclede County is ranked #34 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Laclede County is more Hispanic than neighboring Wright County (2% Hispanic), Dallas County (1.9% Hispanic), and Webster County (2% Hispanic). Laclede County is less Hispanic than neighboring Camden County (3.2% Hispanic), and Pulaski County (11.3% Hispanic).
Laclede County's Native American/Other Population
285 residents of Laclede County 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 Laclede County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Laclede County is ranked #40 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Laclede County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pulaski County (1.8% Native American/Other), Dallas County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Webster County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Laclede County's Multiracial Population
1,865 residents of Laclede County identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laclede County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Laclede County is ranked #32 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Laclede County is more Multiracial than neighboring Wright County (4.8% Multiracial), Camden County (4.4% Multiracial), Dallas County (4.9% Multiracial), and Webster County (4.4% Multiracial). Laclede County is less Multiracial than neighboring Pulaski County (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.