West Plains, MO Demographics
A map of West Plains's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,812 | 88.7% |
Multiracial | 609 | 5.0% |
Hispanic | 367 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 156 | 1.3% |
Black | 126 | 1.0% |
Asian | 114 | 0.9% |
West Plains, Missouri had a population of 12,184 in 2020. It was 88.7% White, 1.0% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Plains, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, West Plains is the 75th 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).
West Plains's White Population
10,812 residents of West Plains identify as White, or 88.7%. This makes the White share of the population of West Plains larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, West Plains is ranked #615 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Plains is more White than neighboring Brandsville (79.5% White), Koshkonong (84.7% White), and Willow Springs (87.1% White). West Plains is less White than neighboring Pomona (90% White), and South Fork (95.8% White).
West Plains's Black Population
126 residents of West Plains identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Plains slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, West Plains is ranked #404 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Plains is more Black than neighboring Pomona (0% Black), South Fork (0% Black), Brandsville (0% Black), Koshkonong (0% Black), and Willow Springs (0.4% Black).
West Plains's Asian Population
114 residents of West Plains identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Plains roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, West Plains is ranked #203 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Plains is more Asian than neighboring Pomona (0.2% Asian), South Fork (0% Asian), Brandsville (0% Asian), Koshkonong (0% Asian), and Willow Springs (0.6% Asian).
West Plains's Hispanic Population
367 residents of West Plains identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Plains roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, West Plains is ranked #376 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Plains is more Hispanic than neighboring Pomona (2.5% Hispanic), and South Fork (0.5% Hispanic). West Plains is less Hispanic than neighboring Brandsville (11% Hispanic), Koshkonong (6.1% Hispanic), and Willow Springs (3.8% Hispanic).
West Plains's Native American/Other Population
156 residents of West Plains identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Plains 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, West Plains is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Plains is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pomona (0.5% Native American/Other), South Fork (0% Native American/Other), and Willow Springs (0.8% Native American/Other). West Plains is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brandsville (2.4% Native American/Other), and Koshkonong (4.6% Native American/Other).
West Plains's Multiracial Population
609 residents of West Plains identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Plains roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, West Plains is ranked #469 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Plains is more Multiracial than neighboring South Fork (3.8% Multiracial), and Koshkonong (4.6% Multiracial). West Plains is less Multiracial than neighboring Pomona (6.8% Multiracial), Brandsville (7.1% Multiracial), and Willow Springs (7.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.