Mississippi County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,126 | — | #1,226 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,548 | -30.1% | #2,628 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,695 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,500 | -56.5% | #2,618 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | -28.6% | #1,885 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | +67.7% | #2,773 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mississippi County has a population of 39,126, making it the #1,226 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Mississippi County is $52,548, ranking #2,628 out of 3,222 counties — 30.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.1% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Mississippi County is $122,500 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.0%.
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91.6% of residents in Mississippi County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Mississippi County, Arkansas
Mississippi County, Arkansas has a total population of 39,126, making it the 1,226th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mississippi County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mississippi County is $52,548, which ranks #2,628 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Mississippi County is $122,500, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Mississippi County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mississippi County, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Mississippi County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%).
All data for Mississippi County, Arkansas 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.