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Dunklin County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Kennett

Dunklin County's estimated 2025 population is 26,274 with a growth rate of -1.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dunklin County is the 40th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 31,951 and has seen a growth of -17.77% since that time.

26,274
Total Population
48
Population Density (mi²)
40
Population Rank (State)
-379 -1.42%
Annual Population Growth

Dunklin County Population

Dunklin County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dunklin County includes 78.99% White, 7.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21,95578.99%
Two or more races3,23011.62%
Black or African American2,1847.86%
Other race3131.13%
Asian770.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander230.08%
Native American130.05%

Dunklin County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dunklin County's average per capita income is $37,295. Household income levels show a median of $47,368. The poverty rate stands at 21.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,150$91,801
Families$63,325$81,371
Households$47,368$66,097
Non Families$25,072$35,244

$37,295

Average Income

$47,368

Median Household Income

21.45%

Poverty Rate