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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Sikeston Micro

Sikeston, MO · 2 counties · 53,849 residents · 831.601 sq mi
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Sikeston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,272. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,562.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
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

Total population
53,849
Unchangedsince 1990
from 53,818 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+9%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K51K52K53K55K1990201020202024Sikeston
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,272
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,528 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,976
+55%since 1990
from $9,649 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.0%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,562
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,890 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(47,272)
Black11.6%(6,255)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(251)
Asian0.1%(60)
Diversity Score27.8%(14,947)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(45,632)
Black12.9%(6,952)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(577)
Asian0.2%(108)
Diversity Score31.1%(16,762)
Diversity Score
31
+12%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

SikestonCENTRAL15,983
What's inside

2 component counties

Scott CountyCENTRAL37,975Mississippi County12,003
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sikeston, MO?

Sikeston, MO has about 53,849 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sikeston, MO?

The typical household in Sikeston, MO earns about $29,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sikeston, MO expensive?

In Sikeston, MO, the median home is worth about $58,562, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Sikeston, MO?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sikeston, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sikeston, MO?

About 18.0% of people in Sikeston, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sikeston, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Sikeston, MO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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