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Pemiscot County

Missouri · 14,465 residents (2025 est.) · 492.605 sq mi
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Pemiscot County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,089. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 5,089 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,000. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,958
−25%since 2000
from 20,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−20%since 2009
from 38 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+11%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,465 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K18K21K23K1990201020202024Pemiscot County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(1,031)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(1,283)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(962)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(1,079)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(683)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(1,801)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(1,738)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(1,723)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(1,929)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.1%(1,657)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(753)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(319)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,089
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,911 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,378
+103%since 2000
from $12,968 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+13%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(14,244)
Black26.1%(5,231)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(315)
Asian0.3%(54)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(9,738)
Black24.4%(3,643)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(478)
Asian0.2%(26)
Other7.2%(1,073)
Diversity Score
64
+20%since 2009
from 53 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
29
−26%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(382)
Paraguayan0.5%(81)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American10%(1,497)
Irish7.4%(1,111)
English6.9%(1,030)
German5.8%(868)
French1.3%(198)
Italian1.3%(196)
Scottish1.3%(188)
Polish0.6%(85)
Welsh0.5%(78)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(75)
British0.4%(61)
Arab0.4%(59)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.4%(59)
Swedish0.3%(41)
Dutch0.1%(22)
West Indian0.1%(15)
Danish0%(4)
Russian0%(2)
Slovak0%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.9%(2,079)
Married42.9%(2,353)
Widowed4.3%(237)
Divorced15%(821)
Women 15+
Never married30.6%(1,894)
Married43.9%(2,718)
Widowed12.6%(781)
Divorced12.9%(799)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pemiscot County, Missouri?

Pemiscot County, Missouri has about 14,958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pemiscot County, Missouri earns about $40,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pemiscot County, Missouri expensive?

In Pemiscot County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $97,000, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Pemiscot County, Missouri?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pemiscot County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pemiscot County, Missouri?

About 29.6% of people in Pemiscot County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pemiscot County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pemiscot County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,963 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 4705Census Tract 4702Census Tract 4703Census Tract 4704Census Tract 4706Census Tract 4701
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 63830ZIP 63851ZIP 63877ZIP 63879ZIP 63827ZIP 63839ZIP 63826ZIP 63853ZIP 63840
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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