West Line, MO Demographics

A map of West Line's Population by Race

West Line, Missouri has an estimated population of 59, a dramatic decrease from the 117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Line, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Line 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 West Line, that probability was 17.5% in 2020 and 9.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Line is ranked the 961st 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). West Line was ranked the 850th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Line's White Population

56 residents of West Line, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Line is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. West Line ranks 460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Line's White population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. White residents' share of West Line's population has increased from 90.6% to 94.9%.

West Line is more White than neighboring Cleveland (88% White), Lake Annette (78.8% White), and Riverview Estates (81% White). West Line is less White than neighboring Freeman (96.4% White), and Louisburg (95.8% White).

West Line's Black Population

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

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

West Line is less Black than neighboring Cleveland (0.2% Black), Lake Annette (2% Black), and Freeman (0.4% Black).

West Line's Asian Population

0 residents of West Line, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Line is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. West Line ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Line's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Line's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

West Line is less Asian than neighboring Cleveland (0.2% Asian), and Lake Annette (11.1% Asian).

West Line's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Line, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Line is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Line ranks 899th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Line's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Line's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

West Line is less Hispanic than neighboring Cleveland (10.4% Hispanic), Freeman (0.9% Hispanic), Louisburg (1.3% Hispanic), and Riverview Estates (8.6% Hispanic).

West Line's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Line, 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 West Line is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Line ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Line's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Line's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

West Line is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cleveland (0.1% Native American/Other), Lake Annette (1% Native American/Other), Freeman (0.7% Native American/Other), Louisburg (0.5% Native American/Other), and Riverview Estates (2.9% Native American/Other).

West Line's Multiracial Population

3 residents of West Line, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Line is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Line ranks 316th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Line's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Line's population has decreased from 6.0% to 5.1%.

West Line is more Multiracial than neighboring Cleveland (1% Multiracial), Freeman (1.6% Multiracial), and Louisburg (2.5% Multiracial). West Line is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Annette (7.1% Multiracial), and Riverview Estates (7.6% 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.