Laurie, MO Demographics
A map of Laurie's Population by Race
Laurie, Missouri has an estimated population of 965, a slight increase from the 939 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laurie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Laurie 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 Laurie, that probability was 14.8% in 2020 and 18.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Laurie is ranked the 381st 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). Laurie was ranked the 373rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Laurie's White Population
867 residents of Laurie, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laurie is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Laurie ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Laurie's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Laurie's population has decreased from 92.1% to 89.8%.
Laurie is more White than neighboring Sunrise Beach (86.9% White), Gravois Mills (89.7% White), Friedenswald (0% White), and Osage Beach (84.9% White). Laurie is less White than neighboring Village of Four Seasons (92.5% White).
Laurie's Black Population
1 residents of Laurie, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laurie is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Laurie ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Laurie's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Laurie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Laurie is more Black than neighboring Sunrise Beach (0% Black), and Friedenswald (0% Black). Laurie is less Black than neighboring Gravois Mills (2.6% Black), Village of Four Seasons (0.4% Black), and Osage Beach (4.1% Black).
Laurie's Asian Population
8 residents of Laurie, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laurie is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Laurie ranks 591st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Laurie's Asian population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Asian residents' share of Laurie's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.
Laurie is more Asian than neighboring Sunrise Beach (0.5% Asian), Gravois Mills (0% Asian), Village of Four Seasons (0% Asian), Friedenswald (0% Asian), and Osage Beach (0.5% Asian).
Laurie's Hispanic Population
32 residents of Laurie, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laurie is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Laurie ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Laurie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Laurie's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.3%.
Laurie is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunrise Beach (0% Hispanic), Gravois Mills (0% Hispanic), and Friedenswald (0% Hispanic). Laurie is less Hispanic than neighboring Village of Four Seasons (5.2% Hispanic), and Osage Beach (7.9% Hispanic).
Laurie's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Laurie, 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 Laurie is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Laurie ranks 773rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Laurie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laurie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Laurie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunrise Beach (1% Native American/Other), and Village of Four Seasons (0.5% Native American/Other).
Laurie's Multiracial Population
57 residents of Laurie, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laurie is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Laurie ranks 445th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Laurie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Laurie's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.9%.
Laurie is more Multiracial than neighboring Village of Four Seasons (1.5% Multiracial), Friedenswald (0% Multiracial), and Osage Beach (2.5% Multiracial). Laurie is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunrise Beach (11.6% Multiracial), and Gravois Mills (7.8% 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.