Fordland, MO Demographics

A map of Fordland's Population by Race

Fordland, Missouri has an estimated population of 594, a large decrease from the 778 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.0% White, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fordland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fordland 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 Fordland, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 5.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fordland is ranked the 479th 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). Fordland was ranked the 405th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fordland's White Population

576 residents of Fordland, or 97.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fordland is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Fordland ranks 444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fordland's White population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of Fordland's population has increased from 90.7% to 97.0%.

Fordland is more White than neighboring Diggins (92.2% White), Rogersville (91.9% White), Seymour (93.5% White), Marshfield (84% White), and Sparta (94.6% White).

Fordland's Black Population

0 residents of Fordland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fordland is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Fordland ranks 613th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Fordland is less Black than neighboring Seymour (1.2% Black), and Marshfield (4.2% Black).

Fordland's Asian Population

0 residents of Fordland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fordland is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Fordland ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fordland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Fordland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fordland's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Fordland, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fordland is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fordland ranks 676th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fordland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Fordland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Fordland is more Hispanic than neighboring Seymour (0.6% Hispanic), Marshfield (1.1% Hispanic), and Sparta (1.7% Hispanic). Fordland is less Hispanic than neighboring Diggins (3.7% Hispanic), and Rogersville (6.5% Hispanic).

Fordland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fordland, 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 Fordland is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Fordland ranks 312th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fordland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fordland's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Fordland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Diggins (0.4% Native American/Other), Seymour (2.2% Native American/Other), and Marshfield (0.1% Native American/Other).

Fordland's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Fordland, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fordland is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fordland ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fordland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Fordland's population has decreased from 6.0% to 1.2%.

Fordland is less Multiracial than neighboring Diggins (3.7% Multiracial), Rogersville (1.6% Multiracial), Seymour (2.5% Multiracial), Marshfield (10.6% Multiracial), and Sparta (3.7% 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.