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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Dunklin County

Missouri · 33,112 residents · 541.909 sq mi
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Dunklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,700. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

33,112
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 33,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
61 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K32K34K1990201020202024Dunklin County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,388
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,878 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,028
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,561 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.9%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$229
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $323 in 2000
US average: $450
66.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.0% in 2000
33.2% rent
1.9
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(28,963)
Black8.7%(2,873)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(824)
Asian0.3%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(8,681)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(30,327)
Black7.6%(2,509)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(179)
Asian0.1%(49)
Other0.7%(227)
Diversity Score20.5%(6,804)
21
−22%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.2%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dunklin County, Missouri?

Dunklin County, Missouri has about 33,112 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dunklin County, Missouri?

The typical household in Dunklin County, Missouri earns about $15,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunklin County, Missouri expensive?

In Dunklin County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $29,700, and the typical rent is about $229 a month.

How educated are people in Dunklin County, Missouri?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dunklin County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunklin County, Missouri?

About 29.9% of people in Dunklin County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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