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Sikeston

Missouri · 16,291 residents · 17.151 sq mi
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Sikeston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,702. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,400. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,291
−4%since 2000
from 16,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
950 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Sikeston
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,702
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,589 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,724
+72%since 2000
from $15,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+17%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(12,752)
Black22.2%(3,772)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(204)
Asian0.4%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.6%(7,914)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(10,347)
Black27.6%(4,493)
Hispanic / Latino3%(496)
Asian0.8%(131)
Other3.9%(635)
Diversity Score63.3%(10,318)
Diversity Score
63
+36%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sikeston, Missouri?

Sikeston, Missouri has about 16,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sikeston, Missouri?

The typical household in Sikeston, Missouri earns about $42,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sikeston, Missouri expensive?

In Sikeston, Missouri, the median home is worth about $130,400, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Sikeston, Missouri?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sikeston, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sikeston, Missouri?

About 20.0% of people in Sikeston, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sikeston, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sikeston, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,351 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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