Stark City, MO Demographics
A map of Stark City's Population by Race
Stark City, Missouri has an estimated population of 133, an increase from the 125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stark City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Stark City 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 Stark City, that probability was 28.7% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Stark City is ranked the 818th 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). Stark City was ranked the 836th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Stark City's White Population
117 residents of Stark City, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stark City is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Stark City ranks 819th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stark City's White population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Stark City's population has increased from 84.0% to 88.0%.
Stark City is more White than neighboring Fairview (65.8% White). Stark City is less White than neighboring Newtonia (89.8% White), Ritchey (95.2% White), Granby (88.2% White), and Stella (96% White).
Stark City's Black Population
0 residents of Stark City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stark City is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Stark City ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stark City's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Stark City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Stark City is less Black than neighboring Granby (0.3% Black).
Stark City's Asian Population
0 residents of Stark City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stark City is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Stark City ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stark City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Stark City's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.
Stark City is less Asian than neighboring Newtonia (0.4% Asian), Granby (0.3% Asian), and Fairview (2.4% Asian).
Stark City's Hispanic Population
2 residents of Stark City, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stark City is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Stark City ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stark City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Stark City's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.5%.
Stark City is more Hispanic than neighboring Stella (0.7% Hispanic). Stark City is less Hispanic than neighboring Newtonia (3.3% Hispanic), Ritchey (3.2% Hispanic), Granby (2.2% Hispanic), and Fairview (19.7% Hispanic).
Stark City's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Stark City, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stark City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Stark City ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stark City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stark City's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.5%.
Stark City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newtonia (0.4% Native American/Other), Ritchey (0% Native American/Other), Granby (0.6% Native American/Other), Stella (0.4% Native American/Other), and Fairview (0% Native American/Other).
Stark City's Multiracial Population
12 residents of Stark City, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stark City is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Stark City ranks 516th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stark City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Stark City's population has increased from 4.8% to 9.0%.
Stark City is more Multiracial than neighboring Newtonia (6.1% Multiracial), Ritchey (1.6% Multiracial), Granby (8.5% Multiracial), and Stella (2.9% Multiracial). Stark City is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (12.1% 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.