Lakeshire, MO Demographics

A map of Lakeshire's Population by Race

Lakeshire, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,396, a large decrease from the 1,554 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeshire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeshire has become 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 Lakeshire, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeshire is ranked the 328th 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). Lakeshire was ranked the 296th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeshire's White Population

1,182 residents of Lakeshire, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeshire is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Lakeshire ranks 735th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeshire's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Lakeshire's population has decreased from 86.2% to 84.7%.

Lakeshire is more White than neighboring Affton (81.3% White), Green Park (81.9% White), St. George (79.6% White), and Marlborough (72.9% White). Lakeshire is less White than neighboring Grantwood Village (96.1% White).

Lakeshire's Black Population

7 residents of Lakeshire, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeshire is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Lakeshire ranks 212th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeshire's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.5%. Black residents' share of Lakeshire's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.5%.

Lakeshire is less Black than neighboring Affton (3% Black), Green Park (4.3% Black), Grantwood Village (0.8% Black), St. George (3% Black), and Marlborough (11.2% Black).

Lakeshire's Asian Population

4 residents of Lakeshire, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeshire is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Lakeshire ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeshire's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Lakeshire's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Lakeshire is less Asian than neighboring Affton (2.1% Asian), Green Park (7.3% Asian), Grantwood Village (0.4% Asian), St. George (5.8% Asian), and Marlborough (3.4% Asian).

Lakeshire's Hispanic Population

103 residents of Lakeshire, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeshire is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeshire ranks 446th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeshire's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 145.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeshire's population has increased from 2.7% to 7.4%.

Lakeshire is more Hispanic than neighboring Affton (5.9% Hispanic), Green Park (1.4% Hispanic), Grantwood Village (0.6% Hispanic), and St. George (3.9% Hispanic). Lakeshire is less Hispanic than neighboring Marlborough (9.1% Hispanic).

Lakeshire's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Lakeshire, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeshire is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeshire ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeshire's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeshire's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Lakeshire is more Native American/Other than neighboring Affton (0.2% Native American/Other), Green Park (0% Native American/Other), Grantwood Village (0.2% Native American/Other), and Marlborough (0% Native American/Other). Lakeshire is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. George (4.2% Native American/Other).

Lakeshire's Multiracial Population

95 residents of Lakeshire, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeshire is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeshire ranks 400th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeshire's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeshire's population has increased from 5.5% to 6.8%.

Lakeshire is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Park (5.1% Multiracial), Grantwood Village (2% Multiracial), St. George (3.4% Multiracial), and Marlborough (3.3% Multiracial). Lakeshire is less Multiracial than neighboring Affton (7.5% 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.