U.S. County · Profile

Mississippi County

11.8KTotal Population
29Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-11.97%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Mississippi County has a population of 11,822 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Mississippi County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White71.5%8,453
Black or African American24.1%2,849
Two or More Races4.3%508
Hispanic or Latino1.1%130
Asian0.1%12
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0
Some Other Race0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Mississippi County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$40,833
45.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$21,070
45.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.7%
106.1% above national average
Median Age
42.1 years

Income & Poverty

$40,833Median Household Income
$21,070Per Capita Income
23.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$40,833$54,639
Families$47,912$63,698
Married-couple Families$47,912$53,661
Nonfamily Households$20,744$22,404

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Mississippi County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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