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
62th
Median Household Income $52,548 -30.1% #2,628 / 3,222
18th
Median Age 37.3 years -4.1% #2,695 / 3,222
16th
Median Home Value $122,500 -56.5% #2,618 / 3,222
19th
Median Gross Rent $830 -28.6% #1,885 / 3,222
41th
Poverty Rate 21.1% +67.7% #2,773 / 3,222
14th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$52,548 −30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,628 of 3,222
18th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,368 −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,359 of 3,222
27th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.1% +67.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,773 of 3,222
14th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.9% +29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,780 of 3,222
14th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7% −59.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,965 of 3,222
8th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.8 min −20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,559 of 3,222
21th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$122,500 −56.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,618 of 3,222
19th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$830 −28.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,885 of 3,222
41th percentile
Homeownership Rate
60.0% −6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,007 of 3,222
7th percentile
60.0% Homeownership

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Health

91.6% of residents in Mississippi County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.

91.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.6% −0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,804 of 3,222
44th percentile

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.