Mississippi County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,902 | — | #2,359 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,160 | -35.9% | #2,866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,780 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,000 | -61.3% | #2,866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $762 | -34.5% | #2,397 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | +51.1% | #2,572 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mississippi County has a population of 11,902, making it the #2,359 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mississippi County is $48,160, ranking #2,866 out of 3,222 counties — 35.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.0% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Mississippi County is $109,000 (-61.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $762/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.9%.
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89.1% of residents in Mississippi County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
About Mississippi County, Missouri
Mississippi County, Missouri has a total population of 11,902, making it the 2,359th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mississippi County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mississippi County is $48,160, which ranks #2,866 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Mississippi County is $109,000, 61.3% below the national median. Renters in Mississippi County pay a median gross rent of $762 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mississippi County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Mississippi County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.0%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
All data for Mississippi 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.