Sikeston, Missouri Population 2022
Sikeston is a city located in Scott County Missouri. Sikeston has a 2020 population of 15,726. Sikeston is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -3.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,354 in 2010.
The average household income in Sikeston is $56,270 with a poverty rate of 24.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $712 per month, and the median house value is $121,400. The median age in Sikeston is 39.9 years, 36.3 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
Sikeston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sikestonwas:
- White: 71.52%
- Black or African American: 24.95%
- Two or more races: 2.17%
- Asian: 0.91%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Other race: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,758 | -261 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 38,019 | -261 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 38,280 | -261 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 38,541 | -35 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 38,576 | -184 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 38,760 | -247 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 39,007 | 139 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 38,868 | -339 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 39,207 | 46 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 39,161 | 14 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 39,147 | -114 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 39,261 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,587 | 71.52% |
| Black or African American | 4,042 | 24.95% |
| Two or More Races | 352 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.27% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 0.17% |
Sikeston Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,882 | 2.31 | 57.9 |
| Married | 2,679 | 3.09 | 83.8 |
| Non Family | 2,612 | 1.12 | 46.6 |
| Female | 1,168 | 3.03 | 34.8 |
| Male | 423 | 2.67 | 28.6 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 602 | 5.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 937 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 4,411 | 39.74% |
| Some College | 2,078 | 18.72% |
| Associates Degree | 658 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,305 | 11.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,110 | 10.00% |
Sikeston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,380 | 7,360 | 2,145 |
| Black | 2,325 | 1,908 | 152 |
| Hispanic | 220 | 172 | 67 |
| Asian | 73 | 48 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 50 | 7 |
| Native American | 44 | 24 | 24 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 54.55%.
$31,518
Average Earnings
$39,208
Average Male
$26,344
Average Female
Sikeston Language by Age
Sikeston Language
96.30% of Sikeston residents speak only English, while 3.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
Sikeston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,997 | 1,992 | 49.84% |
| White | 10,974 | 1,736 | 15.82% |
| Hispanic | 418 | 82 | 19.62% |
| Multiple | 330 | 27 | 8.18% |
| Native | 44 | 20 | 45.45% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.78%
Male Poverty Rate
26.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sikeston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sikeston is Black, with 49.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sikeston is Multiple, with 8.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.69%.
Sikeston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Sikeston Married by Age and Sex
Sikeston 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 45-54.
Sikeston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 9.26% |
| Black | 182 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 12.16% |
| Other Race | 8 | 29.63% |
Sikeston Veterans by Education
5.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
72.63%
Born in Sikeston
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.48% of Sikeston residents were born in the United States, with 72.63% having been born in Missouri. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15,726 | -99 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 15,825 | -99 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 15,924 | -99 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 16,023 | -99 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 16,122 | -34 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 16,156 | -93 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 16,249 | -100 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 16,349 | 51 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 16,298 | -78 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 16,376 | 62 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 16,314 | 21 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 16,293 | -61 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 16,354 | -638 | -0.38% |
| 2000 | 16,992 | -649 | -0.37% |
| 1990 | 17,641 | 210 | 0.12% |
| 1980 | 17,431 | 2,732 | 1.72% |
| 1970 | 14,699 | 934 | 0.66% |
| 1960 | 13,765 | 2,125 | 1.69% |
| 1950 | 11,640 | 3,696 | 3.89% |
| 1940 | 7,944 | 2,268 | 3.42% |
| 1930 | 5,676 | 2,063 | 4.62% |
| 1920 | 3,613 | 286 | 0.83% |
| 1910 | 3,327 | 0.00% |