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Pemiscot County, Missouri
Pemiscot County, Missouri. Pemiscot County had 14,465 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.6% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 14 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 29155.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,465
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,661 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,958
Median household income
$40,089
±$4,225 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$97,000
±$7,044 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$695
±$39 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Pemiscot County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,661 residents in Pemiscot County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,465 for July 1, 2025, down 7.6% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,958 over 493 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pemiscot County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,958 | 6,191,814 | −1,705 |
| Households | 6,333±203 | 2,508,227 | −397 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.07 | 2.40 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 7,501±26 | 2,825,287 | −670 |
Pemiscot County's population since 2000
From 20,047 in 2000 to 14,465 in 2025: down 27.8%. 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 Pemiscot County?
Pemiscot County holds 14 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Caruthersville with 5,211 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Caruthersville | 5,562 | $34,652 |
|---|---|---|
| Hayti | 2,493 | $24,881 |
| Steele | 1,853 | $54,600 |
| Hayti HeightsGEOID 2931168 | 515 | $20,714 |
| CooterGEOID 2916336 | 343 | $46,250 |
| Wardell | 310 | $40,250 |
| HollandGEOID 2932590 | 194 | $37,375 |
| HaywardGEOID 2931186 | 93 | not published |
| PascolaGEOID 2956432 | 87 | $46,071 |
| DentonGEOID 2919144 | 82 | not published |
| HomestownGEOID 2932824 | 73 | $26,042 |
| Bragg CityGEOID 2907876 | 72 | $16,250 |
| DeeringGEOID 2918838 | 61 | $65,227 |
| Portageville | 2,942 | $52,279 |
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 Pemiscot County?
The median resident of Pemiscot County is 38.1 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.4%.
| Measure | Pemiscot County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1±1.4 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.1% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±0.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 5.2% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.1%±1.1 pts | 76.3% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.4%±1.8 pts | 10.9% | −2.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9%±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.8%±2.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8%±2.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.6%±1.9 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.7 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 Pemiscot County earn?
Half of Pemiscot County's 6,333 households earn less than $40,089 a year (±$4,225), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $41,670 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pemiscot County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,089±$4,225 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,320±$5,076 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,378±$2,270 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 29.6%±3.7 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.4%±7.2 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.7%±3.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8%±3.0 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 Pemiscot County?
Owners occupy 55.6% of Pemiscot County's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,000 by its owner (±$7,044). The median renter pays $695 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pemiscot County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,000±$7,044 | $230,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $695±$39 | $1,033 | −$64 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8%±6.9 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,211±$98 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6%±2.7 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,501±26 | 2,825,287 | −670 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.4%±3.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5%±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8%±3.1 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2%±1.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4%±1.7 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 Pemiscot County building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units across Pemiscot County in 2025 (12 single-family), 1.2 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 Pemiscot County get to work?
79.9% of Pemiscot County's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.7%.
| Measure | Pemiscot County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7%±3.3 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7%±3.4 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9%±4.4 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5%±3.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3%±2.0 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min±1.8 | 23.5 min | +2.3 min |
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 Pemiscot County's census tracts?
Pemiscot County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,060 (Tract 4702) to $56,384 (Tract 4706).
| Tract 470129155470100 | 1,544±228 | $45,987 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 470229155470200 | 2,891±394 | $24,060 |
| Tract 470329155470300 | 2,761±316 | $41,000 |
| Tract 470429155470400 | 2,566±319 | $32,712 |
| Tract 470529155470500 | 2,965±311 | $55,702 |
| Tract 470629155470600 | 2,231±322 | $56,384 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pemiscot County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 68th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 112th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 115 |
| Median household income | 114th of 115 |
| Median home value | 114th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 109th of 115 |
| Median age | 97th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pemiscot County 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' school search.