Pemiscot County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,958 | — | #2,165 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,089 | -46.7% | #3,069 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,564 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,000 | -65.6% | #3,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $695 | -40.2% | #2,757 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.6% | +134.9% | #3,080 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pemiscot County has a population of 14,958, making it the #2,165 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pemiscot County is $40,089, ranking #3,069 out of 3,222 counties — 46.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 29.6% and unemployment stands at 9.7%.
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The median home value in Pemiscot County is $97,000 (-65.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $695/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.6%.
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87.4% of residents in Pemiscot County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
About Pemiscot County, Missouri
Pemiscot County, Missouri has a total population of 14,958, making it the 2,165th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pemiscot County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pemiscot County is $40,089, which ranks #3,069 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 29.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7%.
The median home value in Pemiscot County is $97,000, 65.6% below the national median. Renters in Pemiscot County pay a median gross rent of $695 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pemiscot County, 12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Pemiscot County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.4%) and Two or More Races (6.9%).
All data for Pemiscot 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.