Asbury, MO Demographics
A map of Asbury's Population by Race
Asbury, Missouri has an estimated population of 459, a dramatic increase from the 193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.0% White, 2.2% Native American/Other, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Asbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Asbury has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Asbury, that probability was 27.1% in 2020 and 9.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Asbury is ranked the 537th 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). Asbury was ranked the 731st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Asbury's White Population
436 residents of Asbury, or 95.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Asbury is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Asbury ranks 794th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asbury's White population has grown by an estimated 165.9%. White residents' share of Asbury's population has increased from 85.0% to 95.0%.
Asbury is more White than neighboring Opolis (68.6% White), Carl Junction (91.9% White), and Airport Drive (90.2% White). Asbury is less White than neighboring Waco (100% White), and Crestline (100% White).
Asbury's Black Population
0 residents of Asbury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Asbury is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Asbury ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asbury's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Asbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Asbury is less Black than neighboring Airport Drive (0.9% Black).
Asbury's Asian Population
0 residents of Asbury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Asbury is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Asbury ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asbury's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Asbury's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Asbury is less Asian than neighboring Carl Junction (0.8% Asian), and Airport Drive (2.3% Asian).
Asbury's Hispanic Population
3 residents of Asbury, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Asbury is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Asbury ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asbury's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Asbury's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.7%.
Asbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Waco (0% Hispanic), Opolis (0% Hispanic), and Crestline (0% Hispanic). Asbury is less Hispanic than neighboring Carl Junction (3.8% Hispanic), and Airport Drive (1.3% Hispanic).
Asbury's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Asbury, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Asbury is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Asbury ranks 45th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asbury's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Asbury's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.2%.
Asbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waco (0% Native American/Other), Opolis (0% Native American/Other), Carl Junction (0.6% Native American/Other), Crestline (0% Native American/Other), and Airport Drive (0.4% Native American/Other).
Asbury's Multiracial Population
10 residents of Asbury, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Asbury is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Asbury ranks 359th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asbury's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Asbury's population has decreased from 5.7% to 2.2%.
Asbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Waco (0% Multiracial), and Crestline (0% Multiracial). Asbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Opolis (31.4% Multiracial), Carl Junction (3% Multiracial), and Airport Drive (4.9% 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.