Overland, MO Demographics

A map of Overland's Population by Race

Overland, Missouri has an estimated population of 15,695, a slight decrease from the 15,955 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% White, 27.0% Black, 15.3% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Overland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Overland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Overland, that probability was 63.2% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Overland is ranked the 56th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. 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). Overland was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Overland's White Population

7,692 residents of Overland, or 49.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Overland is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Overland ranks 1006th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overland's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Overland's population has decreased from 54.4% to 49.0%.

Overland is more White than neighboring Breckenridge Hills (46.7% White), and St. John (48.1% White). Overland is less White than neighboring Sycamore Hills (55.8% White), Olivette (55.1% White), and Charlack (51.1% White).

Overland's Black Population

4,241 residents of Overland, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Overland is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Overland ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overland's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Black residents' share of Overland's population has increased from 22.5% to 27.0%.

Overland is more Black than neighboring Breckenridge Hills (18.3% Black), Olivette (16.1% Black), and Charlack (24.8% Black). Overland is less Black than neighboring Sycamore Hills (32.6% Black), and St. John (36.2% Black).

Overland's Asian Population

305 residents of Overland, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Overland is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Overland ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Asian residents' share of Overland's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.9%.

Overland is more Asian than neighboring Charlack (0.3% Asian), and St. John (0.4% Asian). Overland is less Asian than neighboring Breckenridge Hills (5.3% Asian), Sycamore Hills (2.5% Asian), and Olivette (20.3% Asian).

Overland's Hispanic Population

2,408 residents of Overland, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Overland is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Overland ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Overland's population has increased from 13.1% to 15.3%.

Overland is more Hispanic than neighboring Sycamore Hills (0.9% Hispanic), Olivette (1.6% Hispanic), Charlack (6.5% Hispanic), and St. John (12.1% Hispanic). Overland is less Hispanic than neighboring Breckenridge Hills (22% Hispanic).

Overland's Native American/Other Population

284 residents of Overland, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Overland is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Overland ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 78.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Overland's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.8%.

Overland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Breckenridge Hills (0% Native American/Other), Sycamore Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), Olivette (0.3% Native American/Other), Charlack (0.3% Native American/Other), and St. John (0.2% Native American/Other).

Overland's Multiracial Population

765 residents of Overland, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Overland is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Overland ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Overland's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.9%.

Overland is more Multiracial than neighboring St. John (3% Multiracial). Overland is less Multiracial than neighboring Breckenridge Hills (7.6% Multiracial), Sycamore Hills (7.4% Multiracial), Olivette (6.5% Multiracial), and Charlack (17% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.