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Caruthersville

Missouri · 5,211 residents (2025 est.) · 5.158 sq mi
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Caruthersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,652. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,434 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,700. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,326
−21%since 2000
from 6,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+14%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,211 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Caruthersville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,652
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,601 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,135
+101%since 2000
from $12,034 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
+13%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(4,424)
Black31.2%(2,112)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(112)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(3,902)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(3,523)
Black26.9%(1,435)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(182)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other3.1%(167)
Diversity Score61%(3,247)
Diversity Score
61
+6%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caruthersville, Missouri?

Caruthersville, Missouri has about 5,326 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caruthersville, Missouri?

The typical household in Caruthersville, Missouri earns about $34,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caruthersville, Missouri expensive?

In Caruthersville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $107,700, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Caruthersville, Missouri?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Caruthersville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caruthersville, Missouri?

About 31.4% of people in Caruthersville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caruthersville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Caruthersville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,063 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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