Bates County, Missouri Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

16,186

Diversity Score

15.7

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.7%%

Bates County, Missouri Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Bates County, Missouri Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)14,84591.7%
Two or More Races4712.9%
Hispanic or Latino4162.6%
Black / African American3462.1%
Asian650.4%
Native American380.2%
Other Race50.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Bates County, Missouri

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bates County, Missouri is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Bates County, Missouri has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 15.7/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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