Portageville, MO Demographics

A map of Portageville's Population by Race

Portageville, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,825, a decrease from the 2,942 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% White, 17.6% Multiracial, 12.3% Black, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Portageville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Portageville 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 Portageville, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 51.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portageville is ranked the 214th 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). Portageville was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portageville's White Population

1,878 residents of Portageville, or 66.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portageville is lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Portageville ranks 936th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portageville's White population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of Portageville's population has decreased from 76.9% to 66.5%.

Portageville is more White than neighboring Marston (57% White), and Homestown (3.1% White). Portageville is less White than neighboring Hayward (100% White), Wardell (87.6% White), and Tallapoosa (95.3% White).

Portageville's Black Population

348 residents of Portageville, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portageville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Portageville ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portageville's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Black residents' share of Portageville's population has decreased from 16.7% to 12.3%.

Portageville is more Black than neighboring Hayward (0% Black), Wardell (1.1% Black), and Tallapoosa (0% Black). Portageville is less Black than neighboring Marston (26% Black), and Homestown (96.9% Black).

Portageville's Asian Population

0 residents of Portageville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portageville is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Portageville ranks 559th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Portageville's Hispanic Population

85 residents of Portageville, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portageville is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Portageville ranks 843rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portageville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 157.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Portageville's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.0%.

Portageville is more Hispanic than neighboring Hayward (0% Hispanic), Marston (0.3% Hispanic), Wardell (0.2% Hispanic), and Homestown (0% Hispanic). Portageville is less Hispanic than neighboring Tallapoosa (4.7% Hispanic).

Portageville's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Portageville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Portageville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Portageville ranks 775th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portageville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portageville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Portageville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hayward (0% Native American/Other), Marston (0% Native American/Other), Wardell (0% Native American/Other), Tallapoosa (0% Native American/Other), and Homestown (0% Native American/Other).

Portageville's Multiracial Population

498 residents of Portageville, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portageville is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Portageville ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portageville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 243.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Portageville's population has increased from 4.9% to 17.6%.

Portageville is more Multiracial than neighboring Hayward (0% Multiracial), Marston (16.8% Multiracial), Wardell (11% Multiracial), Tallapoosa (0% Multiracial), and Homestown (0% 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.