Polo, MO Demographics

A map of Polo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	424	457	88.3%	89.8%
Multiracial	33	25	6.9%	4.9%
Native American/Other	11	9	2.3%	1.8%
Black	6	3	1.3%	0.6%
Hispanic	6	14	1.3%	2.8%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Polo, Missouri has an estimated population of 480, a decrease from the 509 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.3% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Polo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Polo 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 Polo, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Polo is ranked the 529th 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). Polo was ranked the 500th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Polo's White Population

424 residents of Polo, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Polo is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Polo ranks 534th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polo's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Polo's population has decreased from 89.8% to 88.3%.

Polo is more White than neighboring Kingston (79.3% White), and Cowgill (83.5% White). Polo is less White than neighboring Elmira (94.1% White), Vibbard (93.9% White), and Hamilton (93.4% White).

Polo's Black Population

6 residents of Polo, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Polo is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Polo ranks 526th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polo's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Polo's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Polo is more Black than neighboring Elmira (0% Black), Vibbard (0% Black), and Hamilton (0% Black). Polo is less Black than neighboring Kingston (12.9% Black), and Cowgill (3.4% Black).

Polo's Asian Population

0 residents of Polo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Polo is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Polo ranks 546th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Polo is less Asian than neighboring Cowgill (4.5% Asian), and Hamilton (1.4% Asian).

Polo's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Polo, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Polo is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Polo ranks 435th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Polo's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Polo is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingston (0.4% Hispanic), Elmira (0% Hispanic), and Vibbard (0% Hispanic). Polo is less Hispanic than neighboring Cowgill (7.4% Hispanic), and Hamilton (4.4% Hispanic).

Polo's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Polo, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Polo is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Polo ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Polo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Polo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cowgill (0% Native American/Other), Elmira (0% Native American/Other), Vibbard (0% Native American/Other), and Hamilton (0% Native American/Other). Polo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingston (5.2% Native American/Other).

Polo's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Polo, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Polo is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Polo ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Polo's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.9%.

Polo is more Multiracial than neighboring Kingston (2.2% Multiracial), Cowgill (1.1% Multiracial), Elmira (5.9% Multiracial), Vibbard (6.1% Multiracial), and Hamilton (0.7% 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.