Appleton City, MO Demographics

A map of Appleton City's Population by Race

Appleton City, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,221, a large increase from the 1,032 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Appleton City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Appleton City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Appleton City, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 14.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Appleton City is ranked the 346th 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). Appleton City was ranked the 352nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Appleton City's White Population

1,130 residents of Appleton City, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Appleton City is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Appleton City ranks 275th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton City's White population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Appleton City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.5%.

Appleton City is more White than neighboring Hartwell (0% White). Appleton City is less White than neighboring Montrose (93.6% White), Rockville (95.4% White), Schell City (92.9% White), and La Due (93.5% White).

Appleton City's Black Population

18 residents of Appleton City, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Appleton City is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Appleton City ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton City's Black population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Black residents' share of Appleton City's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.5%.

Appleton City is more Black than neighboring Montrose (0.5% Black), Rockville (0% Black), Schell City (0% Black), La Due (0% Black), and Hartwell (0% Black).

Appleton City's Asian Population

0 residents of Appleton City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Appleton City is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Appleton City ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton City's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Appleton City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Appleton City's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Appleton City, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Appleton City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Appleton City ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 128.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Appleton City's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.9%.

Appleton City is more Hispanic than neighboring Montrose (0% Hispanic), Rockville (2% Hispanic), Schell City (0% Hispanic), La Due (0% Hispanic), and Hartwell (0% Hispanic).

Appleton City's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Appleton City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Appleton City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Appleton City ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Appleton City's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Appleton City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockville (0% Native American/Other), La Due (0% Native American/Other), and Hartwell (0% Native American/Other). Appleton City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montrose (0.7% Native American/Other), and Schell City (2.2% Native American/Other).

Appleton City's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Appleton City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Appleton City is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Appleton City ranks 796th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Appleton City's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.8%.

Appleton City is more Multiracial than neighboring Hartwell (0% Multiracial). Appleton City is less Multiracial than neighboring Montrose (5.2% Multiracial), Rockville (2.6% Multiracial), Schell City (4.9% Multiracial), and La Due (6.5% 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.