Vinita Park, MO Demographics

A map of Vinita Park's Population by Race

Vinita Park, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,042, an increase from the 1,970 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.2% Black, 29.5% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vinita Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vinita Park has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Vinita Park, that probability was 54.6% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vinita Park is ranked the 269th 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). Vinita Park was ranked the 261st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vinita Park's White Population

603 residents of Vinita Park, or 29.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vinita Park is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Vinita Park ranks 1041st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita Park's White population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. White residents' share of Vinita Park's population has increased from 23.8% to 29.5%.

Vinita Park is more White than neighboring Hanley Hills (18.5% White). Vinita Park is less White than neighboring Charlack (51.1% White), Sycamore Hills (55.8% White), University City (50.4% White), and Bel-Nor (44.2% White).

Vinita Park's Black Population

1,147 residents of Vinita Park, or 56.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vinita Park is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Vinita Park ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Vinita Park's population has decreased from 62.4% to 56.2%.

Vinita Park is more Black than neighboring Charlack (24.8% Black), Sycamore Hills (32.6% Black), University City (30.9% Black), and Bel-Nor (47.3% Black). Vinita Park is less Black than neighboring Hanley Hills (68.1% Black).

Vinita Park's Asian Population

0 residents of Vinita Park, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vinita Park is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Vinita Park ranks 198th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Vinita Park's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Vinita Park is less Asian than neighboring Charlack (0.3% Asian), Sycamore Hills (2.5% Asian), University City (7.9% Asian), and Bel-Nor (3.7% Asian).

Vinita Park's Hispanic Population

141 residents of Vinita Park, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vinita Park is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Vinita Park ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Vinita Park's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.9%.

Vinita Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Charlack (6.5% Hispanic), Sycamore Hills (0.9% Hispanic), University City (5% Hispanic), and Bel-Nor (1.2% Hispanic). Vinita Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Hanley Hills (8.7% Hispanic).

Vinita Park's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Vinita Park, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vinita Park is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Vinita Park ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita Park's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vinita Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Vinita Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Charlack (0.3% Native American/Other), Sycamore Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), University City (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bel-Nor (0.6% Native American/Other). Vinita Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanley Hills (2.3% Native American/Other).

Vinita Park's Multiracial Population

118 residents of Vinita Park, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vinita Park is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Vinita Park ranks 735th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Vinita Park's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.8%.

Vinita Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanley Hills (2.5% Multiracial), University City (4.7% Multiracial), and Bel-Nor (3% Multiracial). Vinita Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Charlack (17% Multiracial), and Sycamore Hills (7.4% 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.