Marston, MO Demographics

A map of Marston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	228	259	57.0%	65.2%
Black	104	111	26.0%	28.0%
Multiracial	67	18	16.8%	4.5%
Hispanic	1	3	0.3%	0.8%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	1.3%

Marston, Missouri has an estimated population of 400, a less than 1% change from the 397 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.0% White, 26.0% Black, 16.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marston has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Marston, that probability was 49.4% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marston is ranked the 575th 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). Marston was ranked the 551st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marston's White Population

228 residents of Marston, or 57.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marston is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Marston ranks 987th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marston's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Marston's population has decreased from 65.2% to 57.0%.

Marston is more White than neighboring Howardville (4.5% White), and North Lilbourn (0% White). Marston is less White than neighboring Lilbourn (67.1% White), New Madrid (76.6% White), and Portageville (66.5% White).

Marston's Black Population

104 residents of Marston, or 26.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marston is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Marston ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marston's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Black residents' share of Marston's population has decreased from 28.0% to 26.0%.

Marston is more Black than neighboring Lilbourn (21.4% Black), New Madrid (19.9% Black), and Portageville (12.3% Black). Marston is less Black than neighboring Howardville (66.5% Black), and North Lilbourn (100% Black).

Marston's Asian Population

0 residents of Marston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marston is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Marston ranks 505th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Marston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Marston is less Asian than neighboring New Madrid (0.9% Asian).

Marston's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Marston, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marston is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Marston ranks 917th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Marston's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Marston is more Hispanic than neighboring Lilbourn (0.2% Hispanic), North Lilbourn (0% Hispanic), and New Madrid (0% Hispanic). Marston is less Hispanic than neighboring Howardville (1.1% Hispanic), and Portageville (3% Hispanic).

Marston's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Marston, 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 Marston is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Marston ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marston's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Marston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Howardville (7.3% Native American/Other), Lilbourn (1% Native American/Other), and Portageville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Marston's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Marston, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marston is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Marston ranks 581st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 272.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Marston's population has increased from 4.5% to 16.8%.

Marston is more Multiracial than neighboring Lilbourn (10.3% Multiracial), North Lilbourn (0% Multiracial), and New Madrid (2.5% Multiracial). Marston is less Multiracial than neighboring Howardville (20.7% Multiracial), and Portageville (17.6% 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.