Park Hills, MO Demographics

A map of Park Hills's Population by Race

Park Hills, Missouri has an estimated population of 8,678, a slight increase from the 8,587 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 7.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Park Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Park Hills 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 Park Hills, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Park Hills is ranked the 98th 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). Park Hills was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Park Hills's White Population

7,688 residents of Park Hills, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Park Hills is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Park Hills ranks 509th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Hills's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Park Hills's population has decreased from 90.0% to 88.6%.

Park Hills is more White than neighboring Leadington (88.3% White), and Farmington (88.4% White). Park Hills is less White than neighboring Desloge (95.4% White), Doe Run (99.2% White), and Leadwood (96.9% White).

Park Hills's Black Population

41 residents of Park Hills, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Park Hills is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Park Hills ranks 306th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Hills's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.8%. Black residents' share of Park Hills's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.5%.

Park Hills is more Black than neighboring Leadington (0.2% Black), Desloge (0.4% Black), Doe Run (0% Black), and Leadwood (0% Black). Park Hills is less Black than neighboring Farmington (5.2% Black).

Park Hills's Asian Population

14 residents of Park Hills, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Park Hills is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Park Hills ranks 495th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Hills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Asian residents' share of Park Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Park Hills is more Asian than neighboring Desloge (0% Asian), and Doe Run (0% Asian). Park Hills is less Asian than neighboring Leadington (0.9% Asian), Farmington (0.5% Asian), and Leadwood (0.6% Asian).

Park Hills's Hispanic Population

243 residents of Park Hills, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Park Hills is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Park Hills ranks 672nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Hills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Park Hills's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.8%.

Park Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Leadington (1.2% Hispanic), Doe Run (0% Hispanic), Farmington (1.7% Hispanic), and Leadwood (0% Hispanic). Park Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Desloge (2.9% Hispanic).

Park Hills's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Park Hills, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Park Hills is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Park Hills ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Hills's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Park Hills's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Park Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desloge (0% Native American/Other), and Doe Run (0% Native American/Other). Park Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farmington (1.1% Native American/Other).

Park Hills's Multiracial Population

665 residents of Park Hills, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Park Hills is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Park Hills ranks 496th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 56.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Park Hills's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.7%.

Park Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Desloge (1.3% Multiracial), Doe Run (0.8% Multiracial), Farmington (3.1% Multiracial), and Leadwood (2.2% Multiracial). Park Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Leadington (9% 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.