Purdy, MO Demographics

A map of Purdy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	869	643	77.5%	62.4%
Hispanic	192	321	17.1%	31.1%
Multiracial	53	34	4.7%	3.3%
Native American/Other	7	22	0.6%	2.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	11	0.0%	1.1%

Purdy, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,121, an increase from the 1,031 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% White, 17.1% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Purdy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Purdy has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Purdy, that probability was 51.2% in 2020 and 36.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Purdy is ranked the 360th 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). Purdy was ranked the 353rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Purdy's White Population

869 residents of Purdy, or 77.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Purdy is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Purdy ranks 995th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's White population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. White residents' share of Purdy's population has increased from 62.4% to 77.5%.

Purdy is more White than neighboring Butterfield (70.5% White), and Monett (63.6% White). Purdy is less White than neighboring Wheaton (88.8% White), Exeter (92.6% White), and Cassville (92.7% White).

Purdy's Black Population

0 residents of Purdy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Purdy is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Purdy ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Purdy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Purdy is less Black than neighboring Monett (0.4% Black).

Purdy's Asian Population

0 residents of Purdy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Purdy is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Purdy ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Purdy's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Purdy is less Asian than neighboring Butterfield (8.1% Asian), and Monett (0.5% Asian).

Purdy's Hispanic Population

192 residents of Purdy, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Purdy is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Purdy ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Purdy's population has decreased from 31.1% to 17.1%.

Purdy is more Hispanic than neighboring Wheaton (0% Hispanic), Exeter (4.2% Hispanic), and Cassville (1.8% Hispanic). Purdy is less Hispanic than neighboring Butterfield (17.6% Hispanic), and Monett (27.5% Hispanic).

Purdy's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Purdy, 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 Purdy is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Purdy ranks 109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Purdy's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.6%.

Purdy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Butterfield (0.3% Native American/Other), Wheaton (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cassville (0.2% Native American/Other). Purdy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monett (3.1% Native American/Other).

Purdy's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Purdy, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Purdy is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Purdy ranks 817th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purdy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Purdy's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.7%.

Purdy is more Multiracial than neighboring Butterfield (3.5% Multiracial), and Exeter (2.7% Multiracial). Purdy is less Multiracial than neighboring Monett (4.9% Multiracial), Wheaton (10.8% Multiracial), and Cassville (5.3% 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.