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Mississippi County

Arkansas · 37,828 residents (2025 est.) · 902.093 sq mi
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Mississippi County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,548. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 12,853 residents. 14% 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 $122,500. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,126
−25%since 2000
from 51,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−16%since 2009
from 52 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+13%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37,828 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
37K43K48K54K59K1990201020202024Mississippi County
202439K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.8%(2,662)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(3,094)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(2,573)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(2,574)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(2,616)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.4%(4,863)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(5,098)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(4,492)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(5,069)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(3,824)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(1,647)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(614)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,548
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,479 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,368
+117%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+10%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mississippi County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(33,037)
Black32.5%(16,909)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,169)
Asian0.4%(195)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(21,834)
Black34.4%(13,445)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,911)
Asian0.5%(203)
Other4.4%(1,733)
Diversity Score
71
+11%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
48
−4%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(1,736)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(159)
Cambodian0.1%(23)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American8.5%(3,336)
Irish7.4%(2,890)
English6.2%(2,421)
German4.6%(1,785)
Dutch1.9%(747)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(319)
Scottish0.7%(278)
French0.6%(231)
Nigerian0.4%(166)
Italian0.4%(151)
Polish0.3%(101)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.2%(66)
British0.1%(55)
Swiss0.1%(45)
Greek0.1%(31)
Portuguese0.1%(27)
Swedish0.1%(26)
Canadian0.1%(25)
Norwegian0%(11)
Finnish0%(4)
Danish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.5%(5,021)
Married47.9%(7,174)
Widowed4.9%(730)
Divorced13.7%(2,058)
Women 15+
Never married30.2%(4,782)
Married45.9%(7,265)
Widowed10.8%(1,715)
Divorced13%(2,052)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mississippi County, Arkansas?

Mississippi County, Arkansas has about 39,126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mississippi County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Mississippi County, Arkansas earns about $52,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mississippi County, Arkansas expensive?

In Mississippi County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi County, Arkansas?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mississippi County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mississippi County, Arkansas?

About 21.1% of people in Mississippi County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mississippi County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mississippi County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18,399 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 102Census Tract 106.01Census Tract 107Census Tract 108.02Census Tract 110Census Tract 111Census Tract 108.01Census Tract 103Census Tract 112Census Tract 114Census Tract 109Census Tract 106.02Census Tract 101Census Tract 113
14 ZIP codes
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