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Mississippi County

Missouri · 14,358 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 $29,586. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,400. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
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
14,358
+7%since 2000
from 13,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Mississippi County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,586
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,012 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,927
+22%since 2000
from $13,038 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(10,411)
Black20.4%(2,735)
Hispanic / Latino1%(129)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(5,772)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(10,521)
Black23.8%(3,423)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(231)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other1.3%(182)
Diversity Score50.9%(7,309)
Diversity Score
51
+18%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Mississippi County to nearby counties

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Income$62,439+111%
Home value$120,400+79%
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Income$38,217+29%
Home value$79,100+17%
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Home value$115,700+72%
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Income$62,782+112%
Home value$154,400+129%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mississippi County, Missouri?

Mississippi County, Missouri has about 14,358 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mississippi County, Missouri earns about $29,586 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 $67,400, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi County, Missouri?

About 10.5% 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 27.6% 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 84 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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