Ferguson, MO Demographics

A map of Ferguson's Population by Race

Ferguson, Missouri has an estimated population of 18,213, a slight decrease from the 18,527 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.7% Black, 25.8% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ferguson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ferguson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Ferguson, that probability was 43.8% in 2020 and 46.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferguson is ranked the 45th 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). Ferguson was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferguson's White Population

4,706 residents of Ferguson, or 25.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferguson is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Ferguson ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferguson's White population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Ferguson's population has increased from 21.2% to 25.8%.

Ferguson is more White than neighboring Dellwood (10% White), Cool Valley (7.3% White), and Country Club Hills (6.4% White). Ferguson is less White than neighboring Calverton Park (29.7% White), and Kinloch (28.3% White).

Ferguson's Black Population

12,510 residents of Ferguson, or 68.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferguson is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Ferguson ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferguson's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of Ferguson's population has decreased from 71.8% to 68.7%.

Ferguson is more Black than neighboring Calverton Park (51.7% Black), and Kinloch (57.8% Black). Ferguson is less Black than neighboring Dellwood (85.5% Black), Cool Valley (89% Black), and Country Club Hills (88.8% Black).

Ferguson's Asian Population

18 residents of Ferguson, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferguson is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Ferguson ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferguson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Asian residents' share of Ferguson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Ferguson is more Asian than neighboring Country Club Hills (0% Asian). Ferguson is less Asian than neighboring Dellwood (0.9% Asian), Calverton Park (3.8% Asian), Cool Valley (1.8% Asian), and Kinloch (1.2% Asian).

Ferguson's Hispanic Population

235 residents of Ferguson, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferguson is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ferguson ranks 637th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferguson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferguson's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.3%.

Ferguson is more Hispanic than neighboring Dellwood (0.2% Hispanic), and Country Club Hills (0% Hispanic). Ferguson is less Hispanic than neighboring Calverton Park (3% Hispanic), Cool Valley (1.5% Hispanic), and Kinloch (2.2% Hispanic).

Ferguson's Native American/Other Population

219 residents of Ferguson, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ferguson is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferguson ranks 401st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferguson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferguson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Ferguson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Calverton Park (0% Native American/Other), and Cool Valley (0% Native American/Other). Ferguson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dellwood (1.4% Native American/Other), and Kinloch (3.1% Native American/Other).

Ferguson's Multiracial Population

525 residents of Ferguson, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferguson is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ferguson ranks 737th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferguson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferguson's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.9%.

Ferguson is more Multiracial than neighboring Dellwood (2% Multiracial), and Cool Valley (0.4% Multiracial). Ferguson is less Multiracial than neighboring Calverton Park (11.8% Multiracial), Kinloch (7.5% Multiracial), and Country Club Hills (3.6% 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.