City · Missouri
Caruthersville, Missouri
Caruthersville, city, in Pemiscot County, Missouri. Caruthersville had 5,211 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,562 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,326 (±45). GEOID 2911692.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,211
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,562 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,326 ±45
Median household income
$34,652
±$4,619 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$107,700
±$29,312 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$801
±$74 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Caruthersville and what county is it in?
Caruthersville is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It covers 5.2 square miles of land, 1,078 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Caruthersville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,211 people lived in Caruthersville on July 1, 2025, down 6.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 5,562 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,326 (±45).
| Measure | Caruthersville | Pemiscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,326 ±45 | 14,958 | −290 |
| Households | 2,276 ±187 | 6,333 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.19 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,640 ±200 | 7,501 | no clear change |
Caruthersville's population since 2000
From 6,760 in 2000 to 5,211 in 2025: down 22.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Caruthersville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Caruthersville?
The median resident of Caruthersville is 35.7 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.9%.
| Measure | Caruthersville | Pemiscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 ±2.4 | 38.1 | −3.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±4.5 pts | 26.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±3.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±3.4 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.1% ±6.3 pts | 65.1% | +8.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.9% ±6.7 pts | 24.4% | −12.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±2.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4% ±4.9 pts | 22.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.1% ±4.5 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.7% ±6.1 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.0% ±4.4 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±3.4 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Caruthersville earn?
Half of Caruthersville's 2,276 households earn less than $34,652 a year (±$4,619), against $40,089 in Pemiscot County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $38,548 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Caruthersville | Pemiscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,652 ±$4,619 | $40,089 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,801 ±$9,012 | $62,320 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,135 ±$4,025 | $26,378 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.4% ±7.6 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.0% ±16.7 pts | 37.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.6% ±7.7 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% ±4.5 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7% ±5.9 pts | 84.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Caruthersville?
Owners occupy 47.6% of Caruthersville's occupied homes and renters 52.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $107,700 by its owner (±$29,312). The median renter pays $801 a month including utilities, and 52.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Caruthersville | Pemiscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $107,700 ±$29,312 | $97,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $801 ±$74 | $695 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.7% ±11.2 pts | 48.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,539 ±$576 | $1,211 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.6% ±6.4 pts | 55.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.4% ±6.4 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,640 ±200 | 7,501 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 10.1% ±8.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±4.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.6% ±6.3 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±3.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.5% ±3.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.3% ±6.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Caruthersville building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Caruthersville in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 3.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Caruthersville work and get to work?
74.0% of Caruthersville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes.
| Measure | Caruthersville | Pemiscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5% ±6.0 pts | 53.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% ±6.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.0% ±8.3 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.6% ±6.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±4.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min ±2.8 | 20.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Caruthersville?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Caruthersville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,712 (Tract 4704) to $41,000 (Tract 4703).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4704Pemiscot County | 2,566 | $32,712 |
| Tract 4703Pemiscot County | 2,761 | $41,000 |
| Tract 4705Pemiscot County | 2,965 | $55,702 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Caruthersville) · Census block assignment files
How does Caruthersville compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Caruthersville is the 4,774th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 132nd-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Caruthersville ranks 402nd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 132nd | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 385th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 197th | 420 |
| Median household income | 402nd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 341st | 420 |
| Median home value | 335th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 238th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 352nd | 404 |
| Median age | 298th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 393rd | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 348th | 420 |
Caruthersville's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Caruthersville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Caruthersville?
17 of the 57 figures for Caruthersville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Caruthersville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Caruthersville.