La Russell, MO Demographics
A map of La Russell's Population by Race
La Russell, Missouri has an estimated population of 95, a large decrease from the 134 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Russell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Russell 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 La Russell, that probability was 29.3% in 2020 and 6.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Russell is ranked the 890th 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 Russell was ranked the 820th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Russell's White Population
92 residents of La Russell, or 96.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Russell is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. La Russell ranks 832nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Russell's White population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. White residents' share of La Russell's population has increased from 83.6% to 96.8%.
La Russell is more White than neighboring Avilla (94.3% White), Sarcoxie (90.2% White), Reeds (76% White), Stotts City (91% White), and Wentworth (84.3% White).
La Russell's Black Population
0 residents of La Russell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Russell is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. La Russell ranks 477th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Russell's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Russell's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
La Russell's Asian Population
0 residents of La Russell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Russell is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. La Russell ranks 265th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Russell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Russell's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
La Russell's Hispanic Population
0 residents of La Russell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Russell is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Russell ranks 571st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Russell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of La Russell's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.
La Russell is less Hispanic than neighboring Avilla (2.9% Hispanic), Sarcoxie (7.7% Hispanic), Reeds (20.2% Hispanic), Stotts City (0.6% Hispanic), and Wentworth (13.9% Hispanic).
La Russell's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Russell, 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 Russell is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. La Russell ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Russell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Russell's population has decreased from 6.7% to 0.0%.
La Russell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sarcoxie (0.5% Native American/Other).
La Russell's Multiracial Population
3 residents of La Russell, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Russell is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. La Russell ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Russell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of La Russell's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.2%.
La Russell is more Multiracial than neighboring Avilla (2.9% Multiracial), Sarcoxie (1.6% Multiracial), and Wentworth (1.7% Multiracial). La Russell is less Multiracial than neighboring Reeds (3.8% Multiracial), and Stotts City (8.4% 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.