Risco, MO Demographics

A map of Risco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	247	269	85.8%	94.1%
Multiracial	37	17	12.8%	5.9%
Hispanic	4	0	1.4%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Risco, Missouri has an estimated population of 288, a less than 1% change from the 286 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 12.8% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Risco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Risco has become considerably 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 Risco, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Risco is ranked the 647th 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). Risco was ranked the 622nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Risco's White Population

247 residents of Risco, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Risco is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Risco ranks 180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risco's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Risco's population has decreased from 94.1% to 85.8%.

Risco is more White than neighboring Parma (48.3% White), and Malden (72.1% White). Risco is less White than neighboring Tallapoosa (95.3% White), Catron (94.9% White), and Gideon (88.2% White).

Risco's Black Population

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

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

Risco is less Black than neighboring Parma (27.5% Black), Catron (3.4% Black), Gideon (1.8% Black), and Malden (11.5% Black).

Risco's Asian Population

0 residents of Risco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Risco is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Risco ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Risco's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Risco, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Risco is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Risco ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risco's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Hispanic residents' share of Risco's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.4%.

Risco is more Hispanic than neighboring Gideon (0.9% Hispanic). Risco is less Hispanic than neighboring Tallapoosa (4.7% Hispanic), Parma (10.4% Hispanic), Catron (1.7% Hispanic), and Malden (7.2% Hispanic).

Risco's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Risco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Risco is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Risco ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risco's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Risco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Risco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malden (0.6% Native American/Other).

Risco's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Risco, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Risco is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Risco ranks 319th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 117.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Risco's population has increased from 5.9% to 12.8%.

Risco is more Multiracial than neighboring Tallapoosa (0% Multiracial), Catron (0% Multiracial), Gideon (9.1% Multiracial), and Malden (8.5% Multiracial). Risco is less Multiracial than neighboring Parma (13.8% 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.