Sullivan, MO Demographics

A map of Sullivan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,532	6,352	87.7%	92.0%
Multiracial	626	310	9.9%	4.5%
Black	95	31	1.5%	0.4%
Hispanic	50	138	0.8%	2.0%
Native American/Other	7	41	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	0	34	0.0%	0.5%

Sullivan, Missouri has an estimated population of 6,310, a decrease from the 6,906 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 9.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sullivan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sullivan 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 Sullivan, that probability was 15.2% in 2020 and 22.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sullivan is ranked the 123rd 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). Sullivan was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sullivan's White Population

5,532 residents of Sullivan, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sullivan is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Sullivan ranks 344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's White population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Sullivan's population has decreased from 92.0% to 87.7%.

Sullivan is more White than neighboring Oak Grove Village (76.7% White), West Sullivan (82.7% White), and Charmwood (0% White). Sullivan is less White than neighboring St. Cloud (100% White), and Stanton (100% White).

Sullivan's Black Population

95 residents of Sullivan, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sullivan is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Sullivan ranks 588th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Black population has grown by an estimated 206.5%. Black residents' share of Sullivan's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Sullivan is more Black than neighboring Oak Grove Village (0.9% Black), West Sullivan (0% Black), St. Cloud (0% Black), Stanton (0% Black), and Charmwood (0% Black).

Sullivan's Asian Population

0 residents of Sullivan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sullivan is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Sullivan ranks 377th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sullivan's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Sullivan is less Asian than neighboring Oak Grove Village (0.6% Asian).

Sullivan's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Sullivan, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sullivan is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sullivan ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sullivan's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Sullivan is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove Village (0% Hispanic), St. Cloud (0% Hispanic), Stanton (0% Hispanic), and Charmwood (0% Hispanic). Sullivan is less Hispanic than neighboring West Sullivan (14.5% Hispanic).

Sullivan's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Sullivan, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sullivan is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Sullivan ranks 545th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sullivan's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Sullivan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Grove Village (0% Native American/Other), West Sullivan (0% Native American/Other), St. Cloud (0% Native American/Other), Stanton (0% Native American/Other), and Charmwood (0% Native American/Other).

Sullivan's Multiracial Population

626 residents of Sullivan, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sullivan is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sullivan ranks 587th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sullivan's population has increased from 4.5% to 9.9%.

Sullivan is more Multiracial than neighboring West Sullivan (2.7% Multiracial), St. Cloud (0% Multiracial), Stanton (0% Multiracial), and Charmwood (0% Multiracial). Sullivan is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove Village (21.9% 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.