Hermann, MO Demographics

A map of Hermann's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,120	2,037	92.6%	93.2%
Black	118	6	5.2%	0.3%
Multiracial	52	89	2.3%	4.1%
Asian	0	9	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	31	0.0%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.6%

Hermann, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,290, an increase from the 2,185 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 5.2% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hermann, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hermann 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 Hermann, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 14.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hermann is ranked the 252nd 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). Hermann was ranked the 244th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hermann's White Population

2,120 residents of Hermann, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hermann is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Hermann ranks 246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermann's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Hermann's population has decreased from 93.2% to 92.6%.

Hermann is more White than neighboring McKittrick (84.9% White), Berger (84.6% White), and Gasconade (83.7% White). Hermann is less White than neighboring Rhineland (100% White), and Big Spring (100% White).

Hermann's Black Population

118 residents of Hermann, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hermann is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Hermann ranks 659th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermann's Black population has grown by an estimated 1866.7%. Black residents' share of Hermann's population has increased from 0.3% to 5.2%.

Hermann is more Black than neighboring McKittrick (0% Black), Rhineland (0% Black), Berger (1.8% Black), Big Spring (0% Black), and Gasconade (0% Black).

Hermann's Asian Population

0 residents of Hermann, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hermann is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Hermann ranks 412th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Hermann's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Hermann, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hermann is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hermann ranks 781st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermann's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hermann's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Hermann is less Hispanic than neighboring McKittrick (12.9% Hispanic), and Berger (1.8% Hispanic).

Hermann's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Hermann, 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 Hermann is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Hermann ranks 544th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermann's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hermann's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Hermann is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berger (1.8% Native American/Other), and Gasconade (12.4% Native American/Other).

Hermann's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Hermann, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hermann is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hermann ranks 669th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermann's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Hermann's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.3%.

Hermann is more Multiracial than neighboring McKittrick (2.2% Multiracial), Rhineland (0% Multiracial), and Big Spring (0% Multiracial). Hermann is less Multiracial than neighboring Berger (10.1% Multiracial), and Gasconade (3.9% 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.