Sappington, MO Demographics

A map of Sappington's Population by Race

Sappington, Missouri has an estimated population of 7,367, a decrease from the 7,995 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sappington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sappington has become considerably less 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 Sappington, that probability was 23.2% in 2020 and 15.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sappington is ranked the 115th 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). Sappington was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sappington's White Population

6,784 residents of Sappington, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sappington is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Sappington ranks 687th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sappington's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Sappington's population has increased from 87.4% to 92.1%.

Sappington is more White than neighboring Concord (91.4% White), Crestwood (91.2% White), Sunset Hills (91.4% White), and Green Park (81.9% White). Sappington is less White than neighboring Grantwood Village (96.1% White).

Sappington's Black Population

37 residents of Sappington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sappington is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Sappington ranks 307th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sappington's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.5%. Black residents' share of Sappington's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.5%.

Sappington is less Black than neighboring Concord (1.2% Black), Crestwood (2.5% Black), Grantwood Village (0.8% Black), Sunset Hills (1.3% Black), and Green Park (4.3% Black).

Sappington's Asian Population

141 residents of Sappington, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sappington is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Sappington ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sappington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Asian residents' share of Sappington's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.9%.

Sappington is more Asian than neighboring Crestwood (0.9% Asian), Grantwood Village (0.4% Asian), and Sunset Hills (1.4% Asian). Sappington is less Asian than neighboring Concord (2% Asian), and Green Park (7.3% Asian).

Sappington's Hispanic Population

173 residents of Sappington, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sappington is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sappington ranks 317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sappington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Sappington's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.3%.

Sappington is more Hispanic than neighboring Concord (0.7% Hispanic), Grantwood Village (0.6% Hispanic), Sunset Hills (1.6% Hispanic), and Green Park (1.4% Hispanic).

Sappington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sappington, 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 Sappington is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Sappington ranks 748th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sappington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sappington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sappington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crestwood (0.1% Native American/Other), Grantwood Village (0.2% Native American/Other), and Sunset Hills (0.1% Native American/Other).

Sappington's Multiracial Population

232 residents of Sappington, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sappington is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sappington ranks 686th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sappington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sappington's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.1%.

Sappington is more Multiracial than neighboring Crestwood (3% Multiracial), and Grantwood Village (2% Multiracial). Sappington is less Multiracial than neighboring Concord (4.8% Multiracial), Sunset Hills (4.1% Multiracial), and Green Park (5.1% 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.