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Mississippi County

Arkansas · 46,480 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 $33,407. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,700. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,480
−11%since 2000
from 51,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+5%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K43K48K54K59K1990201020202024Mississippi County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,407
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,479 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,736
+27%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(33,037)
Black32.5%(16,909)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,169)
Asian0.4%(195)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(30,947)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(28,106)
Black33.9%(15,761)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,695)
Asian0.5%(229)
Other1.2%(575)
Diversity Score64.4%(29,950)
Diversity Score
64
+8%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Mississippi County to nearby counties

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Income$49,879+49%
Home value$143,200+108%
Population24,617−35%
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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY VS
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Income$74,127+122%
Home value$240,600+250%
Population62,287+65%
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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY VS
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Income$47,849+43%
Home value$97,600+42%
Population26,855−29%
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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY VS
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Income$59,548+78%
Home value$210,400+206%
Population116,957+209%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mississippi County, Arkansas?

Mississippi County, Arkansas has about 46,480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mississippi County, Arkansas earns about $33,407 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 $68,700, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi County, Arkansas?

About 11.0% 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 25.5% 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 11,045 residents, a change of about -19 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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