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Caruthersville

Missouri · 5,562 residents · 5.158 sq mi
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Caruthersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,025. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,198 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,100. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,562
−18%since 2000
from 6,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+14%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Caruthersville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,025
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,601 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,654
+72%since 2000
from $12,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
55.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57%(3,169)
Black34.6%(1,922)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(149)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0.4%(21)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,519)
Diversity Score
63
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caruthersville, Missouri?

Caruthersville, Missouri has about 5,562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caruthersville, Missouri?

The typical household in Caruthersville, Missouri earns about $32,025 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 $101,100, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Caruthersville, Missouri?

About 13.7% 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 29.6% 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 1,827 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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