State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
981.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.75% (-143)
Growth Since 2010
-17.93% (-1,106)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Caruthersville, Missouri Population 2021
5,062
Caruthersville is a city located in Pemiscot County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Pemiscot County. With a 2020 population of 5,062, it is the 130th largest city in Missouri and the 4734th largest city in the United States . Caruthersville is currently declining at a rate of -2.75% annually and its population has decreased by -17.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,168 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Caruthersville has a population density of 981 people per square mile.
The average household income in Caruthersville is $45,266 with a poverty rate of 25.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $612 per month, and the median house value is $94,600. 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: 58.42%
- Black or African American: 39.92%
- Other race: 1.28%
- Two or more races: 0.37%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Caruthersville, Missouri is 5,062 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,062.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,168.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,281 | 58.42% |
| Black or African American | 2,242 | 39.92% |
| Some Other Race | 72 | 1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 0.37% |
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Caruthersville Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,360 | 2.34 | 45 |
| Non Family | 1,008 | 1.19 | 26.5 |
| Married | 673 | 3.06 | 84.2 |
| Female | 541 | 3.3 | 36.4 |
| Male | 138 | 3.47 | 23.2 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 480 | 12.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 444 | 11.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,422 | 37.85% |
| Some College | 633 | 16.85% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 4.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 344 | 9.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 270 | 7.19% |
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Caruthersville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,400 | 1,849 | 442 |
| Black | 1,322 | 964 | 172 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 20 | |
| Other Race | 14 | 4 | |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.42%.
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$28,692
Average Earnings
$40,176
Average Male
$24,333
Average Female
Caruthersville Language by Age
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Caruthersville Language
96.41% of Caruthersville residents speak only English, while 3.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
Caruthersville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,207 | 927 | 42.00% |
| White | 3,116 | 454 | 14.57% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 61 | 34.46% |
| Other | 72 | 4 | 5.56% |
25.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.14%
Male Poverty Rate
27.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Caruthersville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caruthersville is Black, with 42.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caruthersville is Other, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.23%.
Caruthersville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Caruthersville Married by Age and Sex
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Caruthersville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Caruthersville Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 7.36% |
| Black | 40 | 2.34% |
Caruthersville Veterans by Education
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5.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
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46%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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63.64%
Born in Caruthersville
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.86% of Caruthersville residents were born in the United States, with 63.64% 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.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,062 | -143 | -2.75% |
| 2020 | 5,205 | -143 | -2.67% |
| 2019 | 5,348 | -143 | -2.60% |
| 2018 | 5,491 | -167 | -2.95% |
| 2017 | 5,658 | -84 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 5,742 | -106 | -1.81% |
| 2015 | 5,848 | -47 | -0.80% |
| 2014 | 5,895 | -67 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 5,962 | -103 | -1.70% |
| 2012 | 6,065 | -27 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 6,092 | -32 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 6,124 | -636 | -0.98% |
| 2000 | 6,760 | -629 | -0.89% |
| 1990 | 7,389 | -569 | -0.74% |
| 1980 | 7,958 | 608 | 0.80% |
| 1970 | 7,350 | -1,293 | -1.61% |
| 1960 | 8,643 | 29 | 0.03% |
| 1950 | 8,614 | 2,002 | 2.68% |
| 1940 | 6,612 | 1,831 | 3.30% |
| 1930 | 4,781 | 31 | 0.07% |
| 1920 | 4,750 | 1,095 | 2.66% |
| 1910 | 3,655 | 0.00% |