Hillsdale, MO Demographics

A map of Hillsdale's Population by Race

Hillsdale, Missouri has an estimated population of 873, a large decrease from the 1,216 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% White, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hillsdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 6.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hillsdale is ranked the 397th 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). Hillsdale was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hillsdale's White Population

4 residents of Hillsdale, or 0.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hillsdale is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Hillsdale ranks 1073rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's White population has declined by an estimated 82.6%. White residents' share of Hillsdale's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.5%.

Hillsdale is more White than neighboring Uplands Park (0% White). Hillsdale is less White than neighboring Velda Village Hills (1.4% White), Velda City (2.3% White), Beverly Hills (1% White), and Wellston (1.7% White).

Hillsdale's Black Population

842 residents of Hillsdale, or 96.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hillsdale is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Hillsdale ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Black residents' share of Hillsdale's population has increased from 92.9% to 96.4%.

Hillsdale is more Black than neighboring Velda Village Hills (95% Black), and Velda City (94% Black). Hillsdale is less Black than neighboring Uplands Park (99.7% Black), Beverly Hills (98% Black), and Wellston (96.5% Black).

Hillsdale's Asian Population

5 residents of Hillsdale, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hillsdale is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Hillsdale ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Hillsdale's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Hillsdale is more Asian than neighboring Velda Village Hills (0% Asian), Uplands Park (0% Asian), and Beverly Hills (0% Asian). Hillsdale is less Asian than neighboring Velda City (0.9% Asian), and Wellston (0.9% Asian).

Hillsdale's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Hillsdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hillsdale is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hillsdale ranks 763rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hillsdale's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Hillsdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Velda Village Hills (2.6% Hispanic), and Velda City (1.8% Hispanic).

Hillsdale's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Hillsdale, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hillsdale is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Hillsdale ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hillsdale's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Hillsdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Velda Village Hills (0% Native American/Other), Uplands Park (0% Native American/Other), Velda City (0% Native American/Other), Beverly Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Wellston (0% Native American/Other).

Hillsdale's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Hillsdale, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hillsdale is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hillsdale ranks 888th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Hillsdale's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Hillsdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Velda Village Hills (1% Multiracial), Uplands Park (0.3% Multiracial), Velda City (0.9% Multiracial), Beverly Hills (1% Multiracial), and Wellston (0.9% 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.