La Monte, MO Demographics
A map of La Monte's Population by Race
La Monte, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,126, a large increase from the 1,014 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.7% White, 41.7% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Monte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Monte has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 La Monte, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 54.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Monte is ranked the 359th 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). La Monte was ranked the 356th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Monte's White Population
593 residents of La Monte, or 52.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Monte is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. La Monte ranks 1014th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Monte's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of La Monte's population has increased from 50.8% to 52.7%.
La Monte is less White than neighboring Knob Noster (81.7% White), Whiteman AFB (64.2% White), Houstonia (98.5% White), Hughesville (97.9% White), and Green Ridge (87.7% White).
La Monte's Black Population
4 residents of La Monte, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Monte is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. La Monte ranks 610th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Monte's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of La Monte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
La Monte is more Black than neighboring Houstonia (0% Black), and Hughesville (0% Black). La Monte is less Black than neighboring Knob Noster (8.7% Black), Whiteman AFB (7.1% Black), and Green Ridge (1% Black).
La Monte's Asian Population
15 residents of La Monte, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Monte is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. La Monte ranks 376th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Monte's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of La Monte's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.
La Monte is more Asian than neighboring Knob Noster (0.7% Asian), Houstonia (0% Asian), Hughesville (0% Asian), and Green Ridge (0% Asian). La Monte is less Asian than neighboring Whiteman AFB (1.9% Asian).
La Monte's Hispanic Population
470 residents of La Monte, or 41.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Monte is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Monte ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Monte's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of La Monte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 41.7%.
La Monte is more Hispanic than neighboring Knob Noster (1% Hispanic), Whiteman AFB (16.5% Hispanic), Houstonia (0% Hispanic), Hughesville (0% Hispanic), and Green Ridge (6.5% Hispanic).
La Monte's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Monte, 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 La Monte is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. La Monte ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Monte's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Monte's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.
La Monte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Knob Noster (1.6% Native American/Other), Whiteman AFB (4.1% Native American/Other), and Green Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other).
La Monte's Multiracial Population
44 residents of La Monte, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Monte is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. La Monte ranks 441st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Monte's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Monte's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.9%.
La Monte is more Multiracial than neighboring Houstonia (1.5% Multiracial), and Hughesville (2.1% Multiracial). La Monte is less Multiracial than neighboring Knob Noster (6.3% Multiracial), Whiteman AFB (6.1% Multiracial), and Green Ridge (4.4% 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.