Pemiscot County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,883, reflecting a -1.85% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pemiscot County is the 72nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,260 and has grown -23.97% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 36.9 years
There are 11,049 adults, (2,729 of whom are seniors) in Pemiscot County.
Female: 7,890 (52.7%)
Male: 7,068 (47.3%)
The racial composition of Pemiscot County includes 65.89% White, 24.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,856 | 65.89% |
| Black or African American | 3,649 | 24.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,313 | 8.78% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.17% |
Pemiscot County 's average per capita income is $36,119. Household income levels show a median of $40,089. The poverty rate stands at 29.6%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,228 | $101,046 |
| Families | $49,309 | $73,855 |
| Households | $40,089 | $62,320 |
| Non Families | $27,764 | $39,902 |
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