Lemay, Missouri Population 2022
Lemay is a city located in Missouri. Lemay has a 2020 population of 16,918. Lemay is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,645 in 2010.
The average household income in Lemay is $59,921 with a poverty rate of 14.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $850 per month, and the median house value is $105,500. The median age in Lemay is 38.8 years, 39.5 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Lemay Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemaywas:
- White: 90.69%
- Two or more races: 3.17%
- Black or African American: 2.77%
- Asian: 1.60%
- Other race: 1.41%
- Native American: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,343 | 90.69% |
| Two or More Races | 537 | 3.17% |
| Black or African American | 469 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 271 | 1.60% |
| Some Other Race | 239 | 1.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.35% |
Lemay Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,899 | 2.42 | 74 |
| Non Family | 2,704 | 1.18 | 74.9 |
| Married | 2,517 | 3.3 | 83.3 |
| Female | 917 | 2.99 | 57.7 |
| Male | 761 | 3.23 | 59.5 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 480 | 4.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,142 | 9.99% |
| High School Graduate | 4,280 | 37.45% |
| Some College | 2,577 | 22.55% |
| Associates Degree | 679 | 5.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,475 | 12.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 796 | 6.96% |
Lemay Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,517 | 9,122 | 2,092 |
| Black | 335 | 276 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 323 | 201 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 134 | 24 |
| Asian | 120 | 74 | 64 |
| Other Race | 72 | 36 | |
| Native American | 59 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.33%.
$34,773
Average Earnings
$40,358
Average Male
$29,939
Average Female
Lemay Language by Age
Lemay Language
84.16% of Lemay residents speak only English, while 15.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.25% of the population.
Lemay Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,979 | 2,006 | 13.39% |
| Other | 196 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 445 | 135 | 30.34% |
| Multiple | 537 | 114 | 21.23% |
| Black | 433 | 77 | 17.78% |
| Native | 59 | 35 | 59.32% |
| Asian | 271 | 10 | 3.69% |
14.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.58%
Male Poverty Rate
18.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lemay
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemay is Native, with 59.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemay is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.04%.
Lemay Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lemay Married by Age and Sex
Lemay Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lemay Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,072 | 8.73% |
| Black | 95 | 21.25% |
| Asian | 10 | 4.93% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 4.60% |
Lemay Veterans by Education
6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.91%
Born in Lemay
87.40%
Native Born
12.60%
Foreign Born
3.60%
Non Citizen
9.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.40% of Lemay residents were born in the United States, with 72.91% having been born in Missouri. 3.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,918 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 16,918 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 16,918 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 16,918 | 104 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 16,814 | -95 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 16,909 | 147 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 16,762 | 159 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 16,603 | 364 | 2.24% |
| 2014 | 16,239 | -282 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 16,521 | -95 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 16,616 | 195 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 16,421 | -224 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 16,645 | 0.00% |