Pacific, MO Demographics

A map of Pacific's Population by Race

Pacific, Missouri has an estimated population of 7,475, a less than 1% change from the 7,414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 10.7% Multiracial, 6.7% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pacific, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pacific 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 Pacific, that probability was 33.5% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pacific is ranked the 113th 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). Pacific was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pacific's White Population

5,957 residents of Pacific, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pacific is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Pacific ranks 878th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Pacific's population has decreased from 80.7% to 79.7%.

Pacific is less White than neighboring Lake Tekakwitha (87.1% White), Gray Summit (80.6% White), LaBarque Creek (86.4% White), Eureka (85.6% White), and Wildwood (82.7% White).

Pacific's Black Population

503 residents of Pacific, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pacific is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Pacific ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.5%. Black residents' share of Pacific's population has decreased from 9.9% to 6.7%.

Pacific is more Black than neighboring Lake Tekakwitha (2% Black), Gray Summit (2.8% Black), LaBarque Creek (0.1% Black), Eureka (0.8% Black), and Wildwood (0.6% Black).

Pacific's Asian Population

10 residents of Pacific, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pacific is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Pacific ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Asian residents' share of Pacific's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Pacific is more Asian than neighboring Lake Tekakwitha (0% Asian). Pacific is less Asian than neighboring Gray Summit (0.6% Asian), LaBarque Creek (0.5% Asian), Eureka (2.2% Asian), and Wildwood (6.6% Asian).

Pacific's Hispanic Population

172 residents of Pacific, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pacific is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Pacific ranks 374th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Pacific's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

Pacific is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Tekakwitha (0% Hispanic). Pacific is less Hispanic than neighboring Gray Summit (2.4% Hispanic), LaBarque Creek (7.5% Hispanic), Eureka (3% Hispanic), and Wildwood (4.4% Hispanic).

Pacific's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Pacific, 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 Pacific is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pacific ranks 444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pacific's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pacific is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gray Summit (0% Native American/Other). Pacific is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Tekakwitha (2.5% Native American/Other), LaBarque Creek (5.6% Native American/Other), Eureka (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wildwood (0.6% Native American/Other).

Pacific's Multiracial Population

803 residents of Pacific, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pacific is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pacific ranks 512th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacific's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 123.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Pacific's population has increased from 4.8% to 10.7%.

Pacific is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Tekakwitha (8.4% Multiracial), LaBarque Creek (0% Multiracial), Eureka (7.7% Multiracial), and Wildwood (5.1% Multiracial). Pacific is less Multiracial than neighboring Gray Summit (13.6% 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.