Caruthersville, Missouri Population 2022
Caruthersville is a city located in Pemiscot County Missouri. Caruthersville has a 2020 population of 5,440. It is also the county seat of Pemiscot County. Caruthersville is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,562 in 2010.
The average household income in Caruthersville is $45,266 with a poverty rate of 29.63%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $656 per month, and the median house value is $101,100. The median age in Caruthersville is 39.1 years, 39.3 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
Caruthersville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Caruthersvillewas:
- White: 56.02%
- Black or African American: 42.30%
- Other race: 1.30%
- Native American: 0.24%
- Two or more races: 0.14%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,091 | 56.02% |
| Black or African American | 2,334 | 42.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.24% |
| Some Other Race | 72 | 1.30% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.14% |
Caruthersville Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,313 | 2.35 | 45 |
| Married | 648 | 3.02 | 89.7 |
| Male | 155 | 3.68 | 21.3 |
| Female | 580 | 3.17 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 930 | 1.15 | 30.6 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 404 | 11.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 486 | 13.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,477 | 40.67% |
| Some College | 529 | 14.56% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 6.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 242 | 6.66% |
Caruthersville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,265 | 1,813 | 405 |
| Black | 1,322 | 896 | 93 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | |
| Hispanic | 44 | 23 | |
| Other Race | 13 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.88%.
$30,301
Average Earnings
$40,750
Average Male
$25,357
Average Female
Caruthersville Language by Age
Caruthersville Language
96.18% of Caruthersville residents speak only English, while 3.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
Caruthersville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,297 | 1,100 | 47.89% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 50 | 29.41% |
| White | 2,937 | 450 | 15.32% |
| Other | 4 | NaN% |
29.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.71%
Male Poverty Rate
31.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Caruthersville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caruthersville is Black, with 47.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caruthersville is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.92%.
Caruthersville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Caruthersville Married by Age and Sex
Caruthersville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Caruthersville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 7.51% |
| Black | 50 | 2.92% |
Caruthersville Veterans by Education
6.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
40.1%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.97%
Born in Caruthersville
98.88%
Native Born
1.12%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.88% of Caruthersville residents were born in the United States, with 69.97% having been born in Missouri. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,655 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 4,750 | 1,095 | 2.66% |
| 1930 | 4,781 | 31 | 0.07% |
| 1940 | 6,612 | 1,831 | 3.30% |
| 1950 | 8,614 | 2,002 | 2.68% |
| 1960 | 8,643 | 29 | 0.03% |
| 1970 | 7,350 | -1,293 | -1.61% |
| 1980 | 7,958 | 608 | 0.80% |
| 1990 | 7,389 | -569 | -0.74% |
| 2000 | 6,760 | -629 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 6,168 | -592 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 6,107 | -61 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 6,046 | -61 | -1.00% |
| 2013 | 5,985 | -61 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 5,924 | -61 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 5,863 | -61 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 5,802 | -61 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 5,741 | -61 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 5,680 | -61 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 5,619 | -61 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 5,562 | -57 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 5,501 | -61 | -1.10% |
| 2022 | 5,440 | -61 | -1.11% |