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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mississippi County

Missouri · 13,427 residents · 411.596 sq mi
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Mississippi County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,012. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,200. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

13,427
−7%since 1990
from 14,442 in 1990
1990 – 2025
33 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+9%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Mississippi County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,012
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,159 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,038
+46%since 1990
from $8,945 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.7%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$327
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
63.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
36.4% rent
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(11,606)
Black19.2%(2,769)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.3%(5,823)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(10,411)
Black20.4%(2,735)
Hispanic / Latino1%(129)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score43%(5,772)
43
+7%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.1%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mississippi County, Missouri?

Mississippi County, Missouri has about 13,427 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mississippi County, Missouri earns about $23,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mississippi County, Missouri expensive?

In Mississippi County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $45,200, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi County, Missouri?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mississippi County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mississippi County, Missouri?

About 23.7% of people in Mississippi County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mississippi County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mississippi County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,015 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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