Oronogo, MO Demographics

A map of Oronogo's Population by Race

Oronogo, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,804, an increase from the 2,558 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 15.3% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oronogo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oronogo has become considerably 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 Oronogo, that probability was 27.4% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oronogo is ranked the 216th 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). Oronogo was ranked the 223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oronogo's White Population

2,262 residents of Oronogo, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oronogo is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Oronogo ranks 802nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronogo's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Oronogo's population has decreased from 84.7% to 80.7%.

Oronogo is more White than neighboring Purcell (72.2% White). Oronogo is less White than neighboring Webb City (83.7% White), Carterville (82% White), Alba (85.3% White), and Neck City (92.2% White).

Oronogo's Black Population

0 residents of Oronogo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oronogo is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Oronogo ranks 527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronogo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Oronogo's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Oronogo is less Black than neighboring Webb City (2.4% Black).

Oronogo's Asian Population

5 residents of Oronogo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oronogo is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Oronogo ranks 427th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronogo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Oronogo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Oronogo is more Asian than neighboring Purcell (0% Asian), Alba (0% Asian), and Neck City (0% Asian). Oronogo is less Asian than neighboring Webb City (1.7% Asian), and Carterville (0.6% Asian).

Oronogo's Hispanic Population

429 residents of Oronogo, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oronogo is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oronogo ranks 191st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronogo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 248.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Oronogo's population has increased from 4.8% to 15.3%.

Oronogo is more Hispanic than neighboring Webb City (3.7% Hispanic), Carterville (9.1% Hispanic), Alba (0.8% Hispanic), and Neck City (0.5% Hispanic). Oronogo is less Hispanic than neighboring Purcell (18.5% Hispanic).

Oronogo's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Oronogo, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oronogo is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oronogo ranks 117th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronogo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oronogo's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Oronogo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Webb City (0.1% Native American/Other), Carterville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Alba (1.4% Native American/Other). Oronogo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Purcell (7.1% Native American/Other), and Neck City (6.7% Native American/Other).

Oronogo's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Oronogo, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oronogo is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oronogo ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronogo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Oronogo's population has decreased from 7.5% to 2.4%.

Oronogo is more Multiracial than neighboring Purcell (2.2% Multiracial), and Neck City (0.5% Multiracial). Oronogo is less Multiracial than neighboring Webb City (8.4% Multiracial), Carterville (7.8% Multiracial), and Alba (12.5% 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.