State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
884.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.62%
Growth Since 2010
-3.02%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
37,758
Sikeston is a city located in Scott County Missouri. With a 2020 population of 15,825, it is the 47th largest city in Missouri and the 2245th largest city in the United States . Sikeston is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,318 in 2010. Sikeston reached it's highest population of 17,641 in 1990. Spanning over 18 miles, Sikeston has a population density of 884 people per square mile.
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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sikeston was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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
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.
| 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% |
24.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.78%
Male Poverty Rate
26.34%
Female Poverty Rate
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%.
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 9.26% |
| Black | 182 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 12.16% |
| Other Race | 8 | 29.63% |
5.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |