Wentworth, MO Demographics

A map of Wentworth's Population by Race

Wentworth, Missouri has an estimated population of 115, a large increase from the 98 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wentworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wentworth 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 Wentworth, that probability was 39.7% in 2020 and 26.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wentworth is ranked the 845th 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). Wentworth was ranked the 882nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wentworth's White Population

97 residents of Wentworth, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wentworth is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Wentworth ranks 939th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's White population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. White residents' share of Wentworth's population has increased from 76.5% to 84.3%.

Wentworth is more White than neighboring Pierce City (66.8% White), and Reeds (76% White). Wentworth is less White than neighboring Sarcoxie (90.2% White), Ritchey (95.2% White), and La Russell (96.8% White).

Wentworth's Black Population

0 residents of Wentworth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wentworth is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Wentworth ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Wentworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wentworth is less Black than neighboring Pierce City (0.3% Black).

Wentworth's Asian Population

0 residents of Wentworth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wentworth is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Wentworth ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Wentworth is less Asian than neighboring Pierce City (6% Asian).

Wentworth's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Wentworth, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wentworth is higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Wentworth ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wentworth's population has increased from 8.2% to 13.9%.

Wentworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Pierce City (6.9% Hispanic), Sarcoxie (7.7% Hispanic), Ritchey (3.2% Hispanic), and La Russell (0% Hispanic). Wentworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Reeds (20.2% Hispanic).

Wentworth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wentworth, 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 Wentworth is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Wentworth ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wentworth's population has decreased from 8.2% to 0.0%.

Wentworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sarcoxie (0.5% Native American/Other).

Wentworth's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Wentworth, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wentworth is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wentworth ranks 288th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wentworth's population has decreased from 6.1% to 1.7%.

Wentworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Sarcoxie (1.6% Multiracial), and Ritchey (1.6% Multiracial). Wentworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Pierce City (20% Multiracial), La Russell (3.2% Multiracial), and Reeds (3.8% 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.