Desloge, MO Demographics

A map of Desloge's Population by Race

Desloge, Missouri has an estimated population of 4,863, a less than 1% change from the 4,823 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Desloge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Desloge 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 Desloge, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 8.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Desloge is ranked the 149th 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). Desloge was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Desloge's White Population

4,641 residents of Desloge, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Desloge is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Desloge ranks 291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desloge's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Desloge's population has increased from 92.6% to 95.4%.

Desloge is more White than neighboring Bonne Terre (76.5% White), Park Hills (88.6% White), and Leadington (88.3% White). Desloge is less White than neighboring Leadwood (96.9% White), and Wortham (100% White).

Desloge's Black Population

18 residents of Desloge, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Desloge is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Desloge ranks 550th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desloge's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Black residents' share of Desloge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Desloge is more Black than neighboring Leadington (0.2% Black), Leadwood (0% Black), and Wortham (0% Black). Desloge is less Black than neighboring Bonne Terre (11.1% Black), and Park Hills (0.5% Black).

Desloge's Asian Population

0 residents of Desloge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Desloge is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Desloge ranks 448th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desloge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Desloge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Desloge is less Asian than neighboring Bonne Terre (1.6% Asian), Park Hills (0.2% Asian), Leadington (0.9% Asian), and Leadwood (0.6% Asian).

Desloge's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Desloge, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Desloge is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Desloge ranks 806th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desloge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 130.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Desloge's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.9%.

Desloge is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonne Terre (2.5% Hispanic), Park Hills (2.8% Hispanic), Leadington (1.2% Hispanic), Leadwood (0% Hispanic), and Wortham (0% Hispanic).

Desloge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Desloge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Desloge is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Desloge ranks 744th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desloge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Desloge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Desloge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonne Terre (0.1% Native American/Other), Park Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Leadington (0.3% Native American/Other), and Leadwood (0.3% Native American/Other).

Desloge's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Desloge, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Desloge is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Desloge ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desloge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Desloge's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.3%.

Desloge is more Multiracial than neighboring Wortham (0% Multiracial). Desloge is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonne Terre (8.3% Multiracial), Park Hills (7.7% Multiracial), Leadington (9% Multiracial), and Leadwood (2.2% 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.