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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mississippi County

Arkansas · 51,979 residents · 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 $27,479. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,979
−10%since 1990
from 57,525 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.1
+12%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K43K48K54K59K1990201020202024Mississippi County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,479
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,522 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,978
+61%since 1990
from $8,691 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.0%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
41.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(40,674)
Black27.9%(16,032)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(606)
Asian0.5%(268)
Diversity Score54.3%(31,218)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(33,037)
Black32.5%(16,909)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,169)
Asian0.4%(195)
Diversity Score59.5%(30,947)
Diversity Score
60
+10%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Mississippi County to nearby counties

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY VS
Lauderdale County
Income$49,879+82%
Home value$143,200+176%
Population24,617−35%
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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY VS
Tipton County
Income$74,127+170%
Home value$240,600+364%
Population62,287+65%
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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY VS
Dunklin County
Income$47,849+74%
Home value$97,600+88%
Population26,855−29%
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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY VS
Craighead County
Income$59,548+117%
Home value$210,400+305%
Population116,957+209%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mississippi County, Arkansas?

Mississippi County, Arkansas has about 51,979 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mississippi County, Arkansas earns about $27,479 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 $51,900, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi County, Arkansas?

About 11.3% 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 23.0% 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 5,546 residents, a change of about -10 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
ZIP 72315ZIP 72370ZIP 72442ZIP 72438ZIP 72358ZIP 72395ZIP 72350ZIP 72351ZIP 72330ZIP 72426ZIP 72428ZIP 72391ZIP 72329ZIP 72313
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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