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Mississippi County, Missouri
Mississippi County, Missouri. Mississippi County had 12,003 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.5% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 29133.
Mississippi County is one of the 2 counties of the Sikeston, MO micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,003
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,577 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,902
Median household income
$48,160
±$7,079 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$109,000
±$8,462 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$762
±$80 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Mississippi County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,577 residents in Mississippi County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,003 for July 1, 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,902 over 412 square miles of land.
The yearly series starts from the Census Bureau's July 2020 estimate, 12,133, which differs from its April 2020 base of 12,575 (in 2020 the estimates dipped in many college and military towns), so the first step is large; the change since 2020 above is measured from the April base.
| Measure | Mississippi County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,902 | 6,191,814 | −1,672 |
| Households | 4,482±158 | 2,508,227 | −544 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.08 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,272±27 | 2,825,287 | −452 |
Mississippi County's population since 2000
From 13,427 in 2000 to 12,003 in 2025: down 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Charleston with 4,731 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Charleston | 5,056 | $33,952 |
|---|---|---|
| East Prairie | 2,943 | $34,637 |
| Bertrand | 718 | $54,688 |
| WyattGEOID 2981178 | 219 | $24,773 |
| AnnistonGEOID 2901288 | 180 | not published |
| WhitingGEOID 2979684 | 155 | not published |
| Wilson CityGEOID 2980260 | 77 | not published |
| PinhookGEOID 2957926 | 6 | not published |
| Miner | 916 | $52,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mississippi County?
The median resident of Mississippi County is 41.1 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.0%.
| Measure | Mississippi County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±1.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9%±0.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.7%±1.0 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.0%±2.5 pts | 10.9% | −5.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.9%±2.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 26.9%±2.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9%±2.6 pts | 8.8% | −3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6%±3.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.7%±2.6 pts | 32.4% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Mississippi County earn?
Half of Mississippi County's 4,482 households earn less than $48,160 a year (±$7,079), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $43,514 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mississippi County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,160±$7,079 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,429±$4,781 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,081±$1,589 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0%±3.9 pts | 12.6% | −6.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.3%±9.0 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.3%±4.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5%±2.1 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 Mississippi County?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Mississippi County's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,000 by its owner (±$8,462). The median renter pays $762 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mississippi County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,000±$8,462 | $230,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $762±$80 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0%±10.4 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,092±$73 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9%±4.5 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,272±27 | 2,825,287 | −452 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±3.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.1%±4.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.7%±2.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±2.2 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 Mississippi County building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units across Mississippi County in 2025 (10 single-family), 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mississippi County get to work?
84.3% of Mississippi County's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes.
| Measure | Mississippi County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.0%±2.8 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.3%±4.8 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±4.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±2.6 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min±2.2 | 23.5 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 are Mississippi County's census tracts?
Mississippi County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,129 (Tract 9502) to $74,167 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 950129133950100 | 2,994±230 | $60,506 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950229133950200 | 3,425±101 | $34,129 |
| Tract 950329133950300 | 1,940±208 | $74,167 |
| Tract 950429133950400 | 3,543±214 | $39,211 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Mississippi County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 76th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 109th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 59th of 115 |
| Median household income | 104th of 115 |
| Median home value | 107th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 99th of 115 |
| Median age | 55th of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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