Dunklin County, Missouri
Located in Missouri, Dunklin County has a population of 27,493 residents and a median age of 39.7 years, making it the #1,566 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 22.0%. The median home value is $97,600, and the median household income is $47,849, which is 36% below the national median.
Demographics
Dunklin County has a population of 27,493, making it the #1,566 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Dunklin County is $47,849, ranking #2,878 out of 3,222 counties — 36.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.0% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Dunklin County is $97,600 (-65.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $648/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Dunklin County, 13.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 60.8% below the national average, ranking #3,008 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Dunklin County is 68.9 years. 24.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
23.6% of adults in Dunklin County smoke , 43.1% are obese , and 17.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 17.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Dunklin County is 9.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 24.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
29.1% of children in Dunklin County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 45.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Dunklin County is 48.7%. The mean commute time is 25.8 min, which is 6.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Dunklin County voted Republican with a margin of 61.7%. The vote was 18.8% Dem / 80.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Dunklin County, Missouri
Dunklin County, Missouri has a total population of 27,493, making it the 1,566th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dunklin County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dunklin County is $47,849, which ranks #2,878 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Dunklin County is $97,600, 65.4% below the national median. Renters in Dunklin County pay a median gross rent of $648 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dunklin County, 13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Dunklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (11.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%).
All data for Dunklin County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.