Lemay, MO Demographics

A map of Lemay's Population by Race

Lemay, Missouri has an estimated population of 16,228, a decrease from the 17,117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Black, 1.8% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lemay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lemay 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 Lemay, that probability was 35.4% in 2020 and 29.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lemay is ranked the 55th 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). Lemay was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lemay's White Population

13,508 residents of Lemay, or 83.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lemay is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Lemay ranks 894th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lemay's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Lemay's population has increased from 79.8% to 83.2%.

Lemay is more White than neighboring St. George (79.6% White), Wilbur Park (82.9% White), and East Carondelet (70.8% White). Lemay is less White than neighboring Bella Villa (88% White), and Mehlville (87.5% White).

Lemay's Black Population

547 residents of Lemay, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lemay is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Lemay ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lemay's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Black residents' share of Lemay's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.4%.

Lemay is more Black than neighboring Bella Villa (2.7% Black), St. George (3% Black), and Wilbur Park (0% Black). Lemay is less Black than neighboring Mehlville (5.4% Black), and East Carondelet (21% Black).

Lemay's Asian Population

289 residents of Lemay, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lemay is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Lemay ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lemay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 56.9%. Asian residents' share of Lemay's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.8%.

Lemay is more Asian than neighboring Bella Villa (1% Asian), and East Carondelet (0% Asian). Lemay is less Asian than neighboring St. George (5.8% Asian), and Mehlville (2.4% Asian).

Lemay's Hispanic Population

759 residents of Lemay, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lemay is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lemay ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lemay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lemay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Lemay is more Hispanic than neighboring St. George (3.9% Hispanic), Wilbur Park (2.4% Hispanic), and Mehlville (1.9% Hispanic). Lemay is less Hispanic than neighboring Bella Villa (4.8% Hispanic), and East Carondelet (5.2% Hispanic).

Lemay's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Lemay, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lemay is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lemay ranks 520th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lemay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lemay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lemay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bella Villa (0% Native American/Other), Wilbur Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Mehlville (0.1% Native American/Other), and East Carondelet (0% Native American/Other). Lemay is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. George (4.2% Native American/Other).

Lemay's Multiracial Population

1,045 residents of Lemay, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lemay is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lemay ranks 335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lemay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lemay's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.4%.

Lemay is more Multiracial than neighboring Bella Villa (3.5% Multiracial), St. George (3.4% Multiracial), Mehlville (2.6% Multiracial), and East Carondelet (3% Multiracial). Lemay is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilbur Park (12.4% 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.