Crestwood, MO Demographics

A map of Crestwood's Population by Race

Crestwood, Missouri has an estimated population of 12,295, a less than 1% change from the 12,404 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crestwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crestwood has become 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 Crestwood, that probability was 21.2% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crestwood is ranked the 76th 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). Crestwood was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crestwood's White Population

11,215 residents of Crestwood, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crestwood is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Crestwood ranks 631st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestwood's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Crestwood's population has increased from 88.6% to 91.2%.

Crestwood is more White than neighboring Webster Groves (81.1% White). Crestwood is less White than neighboring Oakland (92.1% White), Grantwood Village (96.1% White), Sappington (92.1% White), and Glendale (92.5% White).

Crestwood's Black Population

303 residents of Crestwood, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crestwood is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Crestwood ranks 318th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Black residents' share of Crestwood's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.5%.

Crestwood is more Black than neighboring Oakland (1.3% Black), Grantwood Village (0.8% Black), Sappington (0.5% Black), and Glendale (0% Black). Crestwood is less Black than neighboring Webster Groves (5.2% Black).

Crestwood's Asian Population

115 residents of Crestwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crestwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Crestwood ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.2%. Asian residents' share of Crestwood's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.9%.

Crestwood is more Asian than neighboring Oakland (0.7% Asian), and Grantwood Village (0.4% Asian). Crestwood is less Asian than neighboring Sappington (1.9% Asian), Glendale (1.1% Asian), and Webster Groves (1.8% Asian).

Crestwood's Hispanic Population

278 residents of Crestwood, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crestwood is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Crestwood ranks 468th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Crestwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Crestwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Grantwood Village (0.6% Hispanic). Crestwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakland (3.1% Hispanic), and Webster Groves (3.3% Hispanic).

Crestwood's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Crestwood, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crestwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Crestwood ranks 479th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crestwood's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Crestwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sappington (0% Native American/Other), and Glendale (0% Native American/Other). Crestwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakland (0.4% Native American/Other), Grantwood Village (0.2% Native American/Other), and Webster Groves (0.2% Native American/Other).

Crestwood's Multiracial Population

373 residents of Crestwood, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crestwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Crestwood ranks 637th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Crestwood's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.0%.

Crestwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (2.3% Multiracial), and Grantwood Village (2% Multiracial). Crestwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Sappington (3.1% Multiracial), Glendale (4.1% Multiracial), and Webster Groves (8.4% 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.