Houstonia, MO Demographics

A map of Houstonia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	269	177	98.5%	89.4%
Multiracial	4	11	1.5%	5.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	3.0%

Houstonia, Missouri has an estimated population of 273, a dramatic increase from the 198 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.5% White, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Houstonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Houstonia 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 Houstonia, that probability was 19.7% in 2020 and 2.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Houstonia is ranked the 662nd 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). Houstonia was ranked the 721st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Houstonia's White Population

269 residents of Houstonia, or 98.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Houstonia is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Houstonia ranks 573rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houstonia's White population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. White residents' share of Houstonia's population has increased from 89.4% to 98.5%.

Houstonia is more White than neighboring Sweet Springs (90.9% White), Hughesville (97.9% White), La Monte (52.7% White), Emma (93% White), and Concordia (91.2% White).

Houstonia's Black Population

0 residents of Houstonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Houstonia is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Houstonia ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Houstonia is less Black than neighboring Sweet Springs (0.9% Black), La Monte (0.4% Black), and Concordia (0.5% Black).

Houstonia's Asian Population

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

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

Houstonia is less Asian than neighboring La Monte (1.3% Asian).

Houstonia's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Houstonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Houstonia is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Houstonia ranks 624th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houstonia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Houstonia's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Houstonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Sweet Springs (2.1% Hispanic), La Monte (41.7% Hispanic), Emma (1.1% Hispanic), and Concordia (5% Hispanic).

Houstonia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Houstonia, 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 Houstonia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Houstonia ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houstonia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Houstonia's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Houstonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sweet Springs (0.8% Native American/Other).

Houstonia's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Houstonia, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Houstonia is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Houstonia ranks 387th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houstonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Houstonia's population has decreased from 5.6% to 1.5%.

Houstonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Sweet Springs (5.3% Multiracial), Hughesville (2.1% Multiracial), La Monte (3.9% Multiracial), Emma (5.9% Multiracial), and Concordia (3.4% 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.