Higbee, MO Demographics
A map of Higbee's Population by Race
Higbee, Missouri has an estimated population of 507, a large increase from the 459 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Higbee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Higbee 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 Higbee, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Higbee is ranked the 514th 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). Higbee was ranked the 520th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Higbee's White Population
477 residents of Higbee, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Higbee is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Higbee ranks 511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Higbee's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Higbee's population has increased from 90.0% to 94.1%.
Higbee is more White than neighboring Renick (76.5% White), Huntsville (89.2% White), Moberly (82.6% White), Clark (86% White), and Harrisburg (79.8% White).
Higbee's Black Population
0 residents of Higbee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Higbee is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Higbee ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Higbee's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Higbee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Higbee is less Black than neighboring Renick (0.8% Black), Huntsville (2.3% Black), Moberly (8.3% Black), and Clark (1.5% Black).
Higbee's Asian Population
0 residents of Higbee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Higbee is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Higbee ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Higbee's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Higbee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Higbee is less Asian than neighboring Huntsville (0.5% Asian), Moberly (0.3% Asian), and Harrisburg (1% Asian).
Higbee's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Higbee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Higbee is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Higbee ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Higbee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Higbee's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.
Higbee is less Hispanic than neighboring Renick (21% Hispanic), Huntsville (3.9% Hispanic), Moberly (2.6% Hispanic), and Harrisburg (9.3% Hispanic).
Higbee's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Higbee, 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 Higbee is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Higbee ranks 659th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Higbee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Higbee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Higbee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huntsville (1% Native American/Other), Moberly (0.2% Native American/Other), Clark (2.5% Native American/Other), and Harrisburg (7.4% Native American/Other).
Higbee's Multiracial Population
30 residents of Higbee, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Higbee is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Higbee ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Higbee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Higbee's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.9%.
Higbee is more Multiracial than neighboring Renick (1.7% Multiracial), Huntsville (3% Multiracial), and Harrisburg (2.6% Multiracial). Higbee is less Multiracial than neighboring Moberly (6% Multiracial), and Clark (10% 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.