Ladue, MO Demographics
A map of Ladue's Population by Race
Ladue, Missouri has an estimated population of 8,940, a less than 1% change from the 8,989 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.6% White, 6.7% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ladue, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Ladue has become slightly more 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 Ladue, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 26.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Ladue is ranked the 95th 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). Ladue was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Ladue's White Population
7,655 residents of Ladue, or 85.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ladue is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Ladue ranks 739th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ladue's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Ladue's population has decreased from 86.2% to 85.6%.
Ladue is more White than neighboring Rock Hill (69.5% White), Olivette (55.1% White), and Frontenac (75.8% White). Ladue is less White than neighboring Warson Woods (87% White), and Huntleigh (97.3% White).
Ladue's Black Population
113 residents of Ladue, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ladue is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Ladue ranks 391st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ladue's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Black residents' share of Ladue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.
Ladue is more Black than neighboring Warson Woods (0.3% Black), and Huntleigh (0% Black). Ladue is less Black than neighboring Rock Hill (21.9% Black), Olivette (16.1% Black), and Frontenac (3.4% Black).
Ladue's Asian Population
602 residents of Ladue, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ladue is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Ladue ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ladue's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Ladue's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.7%.
Ladue is more Asian than neighboring Rock Hill (1.7% Asian), Warson Woods (2.7% Asian), and Huntleigh (0.5% Asian). Ladue is less Asian than neighboring Olivette (20.3% Asian), and Frontenac (13.1% Asian).
Ladue's Hispanic Population
141 residents of Ladue, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ladue is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ladue ranks 540th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ladue's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ladue's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.
Ladue is more Hispanic than neighboring Frontenac (1.2% Hispanic). Ladue is less Hispanic than neighboring Rock Hill (2.7% Hispanic), and Warson Woods (2% Hispanic).
Ladue's Native American/Other Population
80 residents of Ladue, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ladue is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ladue ranks 674th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ladue's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 116.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ladue's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.
Ladue is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warson Woods (0% Native American/Other), Olivette (0.3% Native American/Other), Huntleigh (0% Native American/Other), and Frontenac (0% Native American/Other). Ladue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Hill (1.2% Native American/Other).
Ladue's Multiracial Population
349 residents of Ladue, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ladue is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ladue ranks 639th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ladue's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ladue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.
Ladue is more Multiracial than neighboring Rock Hill (2.9% Multiracial), and Huntleigh (0.5% Multiracial). Ladue is less Multiracial than neighboring Warson Woods (7.9% Multiracial), Olivette (6.5% Multiracial), and Frontenac (6.5% 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.