Whiteman AFB, MO Demographics

A map of Whiteman AFB's Population by Race

Whiteman AFB, Missouri has an estimated population of 3,517, a large increase from the 2,896 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.2% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 7.1% Black, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.1% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Whiteman AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Whiteman AFB 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 Whiteman AFB, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Whiteman AFB is ranked the 186th 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). Whiteman AFB was ranked the 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Whiteman AFB's White Population

2,259 residents of Whiteman AFB, or 64.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Whiteman AFB is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Whiteman AFB ranks 986th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteman AFB's White population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Whiteman AFB's population has decreased from 66.6% to 64.2%.

Whiteman AFB is more White than neighboring La Monte (52.7% White). Whiteman AFB is less White than neighboring Knob Noster (81.7% White), Warrensburg (79% White), Green Ridge (87.7% White), and Leeton (95.5% White).

Whiteman AFB's Black Population

249 residents of Whiteman AFB, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Whiteman AFB is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Whiteman AFB ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteman AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Black residents' share of Whiteman AFB's population has decreased from 8.0% to 7.1%.

Whiteman AFB is more Black than neighboring La Monte (0.4% Black), Warrensburg (6.4% Black), Green Ridge (1% Black), and Leeton (0% Black). Whiteman AFB is less Black than neighboring Knob Noster (8.7% Black).

Whiteman AFB's Asian Population

67 residents of Whiteman AFB, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Whiteman AFB is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Whiteman AFB ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteman AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Asian residents' share of Whiteman AFB's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.9%.

Whiteman AFB is more Asian than neighboring Knob Noster (0.7% Asian), La Monte (1.3% Asian), Green Ridge (0% Asian), and Leeton (0% Asian). Whiteman AFB is less Asian than neighboring Warrensburg (3% Asian).

Whiteman AFB's Hispanic Population

581 residents of Whiteman AFB, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Whiteman AFB is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Whiteman AFB ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteman AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Whiteman AFB's population has increased from 14.4% to 16.5%.

Whiteman AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Knob Noster (1% Hispanic), Warrensburg (5.6% Hispanic), Green Ridge (6.5% Hispanic), and Leeton (3% Hispanic). Whiteman AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring La Monte (41.7% Hispanic).

Whiteman AFB's Native American/Other Population

145 residents of Whiteman AFB, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Whiteman AFB is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Whiteman AFB ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteman AFB's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 262.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Whiteman AFB's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.1%.

Whiteman AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Knob Noster (1.6% Native American/Other), La Monte (0% Native American/Other), Warrensburg (1% Native American/Other), Green Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other), and Leeton (0% Native American/Other).

Whiteman AFB's Multiracial Population

216 residents of Whiteman AFB, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Whiteman AFB is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Whiteman AFB ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteman AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Whiteman AFB's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.1%.

Whiteman AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring La Monte (3.9% Multiracial), Warrensburg (5% Multiracial), Green Ridge (4.4% Multiracial), and Leeton (1.5% Multiracial). Whiteman AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Knob Noster (6.3% 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.