Gladstone, MO Demographics

A map of Gladstone's Population by Race

Gladstone, Missouri has an estimated population of 27,207, a less than 1% change from the 27,063 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gladstone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gladstone has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Gladstone, that probability was 44.7% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gladstone is ranked the 27th 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). Gladstone was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gladstone's White Population

20,154 residents of Gladstone, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gladstone is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Gladstone ranks 959th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Gladstone's population has increased from 73.1% to 74.1%.

Gladstone is more White than neighboring Oaks (69.2% White), and Northmoor (70.6% White). Gladstone is less White than neighboring Oakview (77.2% White), Oakwood Park (83.3% White), and Oakwood (93% White).

Gladstone's Black Population

1,914 residents of Gladstone, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gladstone is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Gladstone ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Black residents' share of Gladstone's population has decreased from 8.0% to 7.0%.

Gladstone is more Black than neighboring Oakview (0.8% Black), Oakwood Park (2% Black), Oakwood (0.7% Black), Oaks (0% Black), and Northmoor (2.2% Black).

Gladstone's Asian Population

471 residents of Gladstone, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gladstone is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Gladstone ranks 94th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Asian residents' share of Gladstone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Gladstone is more Asian than neighboring Oakwood Park (0% Asian), Oakwood (0% Asian), and Oaks (0% Asian). Gladstone is less Asian than neighboring Oakview (2.4% Asian), and Northmoor (5.7% Asian).

Gladstone's Hispanic Population

2,706 residents of Gladstone, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gladstone is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gladstone ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gladstone's population has increased from 8.5% to 9.9%.

Gladstone is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakwood Park (7.8% Hispanic), and Oakwood (3.5% Hispanic). Gladstone is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakview (14.1% Hispanic), Oaks (25.6% Hispanic), and Northmoor (10.5% Hispanic).

Gladstone's Native American/Other Population

407 residents of Gladstone, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gladstone is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Gladstone ranks 114th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gladstone's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.5%.

Gladstone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakview (0% Native American/Other), Oakwood Park (0% Native American/Other), Oakwood (0% Native American/Other), and Oaks (0% Native American/Other). Gladstone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northmoor (4.3% Native American/Other).

Gladstone's Multiracial Population

1,555 residents of Gladstone, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gladstone is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gladstone ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Gladstone's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.7%.

Gladstone is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakview (5.6% Multiracial), Oakwood (2.8% Multiracial), and Oaks (5.1% Multiracial). Gladstone is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakwood Park (6.9% Multiracial), and Northmoor (6.7% 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.