Versailles, MO Demographics

A map of Versailles's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,312	2,220	88.6%	87.4%
Multiracial	159	133	6.1%	5.2%
Hispanic	116	89	4.4%	3.5%
Black	23	66	0.9%	2.6%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	25	0.0%	1.0%

Versailles, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,610, a slight increase from the 2,539 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Versailles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Versailles has become 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 Versailles, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Versailles is ranked the 232nd 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). Versailles was ranked the 226th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Versailles's White Population

2,312 residents of Versailles, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Versailles is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Versailles ranks 683rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Versailles's population has increased from 87.4% to 88.6%.

Versailles is less White than neighboring Gravois Mills (89.7% White), Fortuna (100% White), Stover (94.8% White), Barnett (92.2% White), and Latham (96% White).

Versailles's Black Population

23 residents of Versailles, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Versailles is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Versailles ranks 238th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.2%. Black residents' share of Versailles's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.9%.

Versailles is more Black than neighboring Fortuna (0% Black), Stover (0.5% Black), Barnett (0% Black), and Latham (0% Black). Versailles is less Black than neighboring Gravois Mills (2.6% Black).

Versailles's Asian Population

0 residents of Versailles, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Versailles is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Versailles ranks 516th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Versailles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Versailles's Hispanic Population

116 residents of Versailles, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Versailles is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Versailles ranks 304th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Versailles's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.4%.

Versailles is more Hispanic than neighboring Gravois Mills (0% Hispanic), Fortuna (0% Hispanic), Stover (3.7% Hispanic), Barnett (0% Hispanic), and Latham (4% Hispanic).

Versailles's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Versailles, 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 Versailles is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Versailles ranks 325th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Versailles's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Versailles's Multiracial Population

159 residents of Versailles, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Versailles is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Versailles ranks 439th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Versailles's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.1%.

Versailles is more Multiracial than neighboring Fortuna (0% Multiracial), Stover (1% Multiracial), and Latham (0% Multiracial). Versailles is less Multiracial than neighboring Gravois Mills (7.8% Multiracial), and Barnett (7.8% 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.