Mississippi County's estimated 2026 population is 11,546 with a growth rate of -0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mississippi County is the 79th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 14,333 and has seen a growth of -19.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mississippi County includes 71.86% White, 22.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (71.86%)
Black or African American (22.71%)
Two or more races (5.05%)
Asian (0.36%)
Other race (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,680 | 71.86% |
| Black or African American | 2,743 | 22.71% |
| Two or more races | 610 | 5.05% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.36% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mississippi County's average per capita income is $37,034. Household income levels show a median of $46,258. The poverty rate stands at 23.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,793 | - |
| Families | $53,528 | $67,639 |
| Households | $46,258 | $58,113 |
| Non Families | $23,487 | $36,771 |
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