Festus, MO Demographics

A map of Festus's Population by Race

Festus, Missouri has an estimated population of 13,201, an increase from the 12,706 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Festus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Festus has become more 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 Festus, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 25.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Festus is ranked the 68th 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). Festus was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Festus's White Population

11,363 residents of Festus, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Festus is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Festus ranks 698th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Festus's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Festus's population has decreased from 87.2% to 86.1%.

Festus is more White than neighboring Crystal City (81.1% White), Herculaneum (77.4% White), and Olympian Village (69.2% White). Festus is less White than neighboring Horine (94.6% White), and Pevely (91% White).

Festus's Black Population

419 residents of Festus, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Festus is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Festus ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Festus's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Black residents' share of Festus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Festus is more Black than neighboring Crystal City (2.5% Black), Horine (0% Black), Pevely (0% Black), and Olympian Village (0% Black). Festus is less Black than neighboring Herculaneum (7.2% Black).

Festus's Asian Population

53 residents of Festus, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Festus is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Festus ranks 317th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Festus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.2%. Asian residents' share of Festus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Festus is more Asian than neighboring Herculaneum (0.3% Asian), and Horine (0% Asian). Festus is less Asian than neighboring Crystal City (1.4% Asian), Pevely (1.2% Asian), and Olympian Village (1.6% Asian).

Festus's Hispanic Population

488 residents of Festus, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Festus is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Festus ranks 515th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Festus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Festus's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.7%.

Festus is more Hispanic than neighboring Crystal City (1.6% Hispanic), Horine (0% Hispanic), and Pevely (0.7% Hispanic). Festus is less Hispanic than neighboring Herculaneum (3.9% Hispanic), and Olympian Village (7.5% Hispanic).

Festus's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Festus, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Festus is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Festus ranks 569th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Festus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Festus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Festus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pevely (0% Native American/Other), and Olympian Village (0.1% Native American/Other). Festus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Herculaneum (0.7% Native American/Other), and Horine (5.4% Native American/Other).

Festus's Multiracial Population

827 residents of Festus, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Festus is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Festus ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Festus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Festus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Festus is more Multiracial than neighboring Horine (0% Multiracial). Festus is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal City (13.1% Multiracial), Herculaneum (10.6% Multiracial), Pevely (7% Multiracial), and Olympian Village (21.6% 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.