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Pemiscot County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Caruthersville

Pemiscot County's estimated 2025 population is 14,109 with a growth rate of -1.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pemiscot County is the 72nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,260 and has seen a growth of -22.73% since that time.

14,109
Total Population
29
Population Density (mi²)
72
Population Rank (State)
-252 -1.75%
Annual Population Growth

Pemiscot County Population

Pemiscot County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Pemiscot County includes 66.28% White, 24.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,09666.28%
Black or African American3,79524.91%
Two or more races1,0747.05%
Other race2131.4%
Asian300.2%
Native American240.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Pemiscot County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Pemiscot County's average per capita income is $36,300. Household income levels show a median of $40,748. The poverty rate stands at 27.36%.

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$84,400$106,802
Families$50,355$76,871
Households$40,748$63,715
Non Families$27,653$37,820

$36,300

Average Income

$40,748

Median Household Income

27.36%

Poverty Rate