Mississippi County Summary

Life in Mississippi County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mississippi County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mississippi County:

  • The population in Mississippi County is 12,305.

  • The median home value in Mississippi County is $93,621.

  • The median income in Mississippi County is $40,833.

  • The median rent in Mississippi County is $686.

  • The unemployment rate in Mississippi County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Mississippi County is 23.7%.

  • The average high in Mississippi County is 75.5° and there are 120.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mississippi County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mississippi County

Charleston, MO Population 4,683

East Prairie, MO Population 2,969

Miner, MO Population 844

Bertrand, MO Population 743

Wyatt, MO Population 256

Anniston, MO Population 246

Wilson City, MO Population 71

Pinhook, MO Population 0

Map Of Mississippi County

Mississippi County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Mississippi County is 75.5°.

  • There are 83.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 120.3 inches of rain each year with 2.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:27 hours of sun each day in Mississippi County.

StatMississippi County
Mean High75.5
Nice Days83.6
Rainfall120.3
Snowfall2.9
Sunny_hours5:27
75.5°
Average High
120.3
Inches of Rain

Mississippi County Photos

Missouri Pacific Depot In Charleston
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Mississippi County Demographics

Population over time in Mississippi County

The current population in Mississippi County is 12,305. The population has decreased -4.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 12,976 -2.6%
2021 13,328 -1.8%
2020 13,574 -

Gender in Mississippi County

  • Mississippi County is 47.0% female with 5,778 female residents.

  • Mississippi County is 53.0% male with 6,526 male residents.

Female
47.0% (5,778)
Male
53.0% (6,526)
Gender Mississippi County MO USA
Female 47.0% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 53.0% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mississippi County

Mississippi County is:

  • 70.5% White with 8,672 White residents.

  • 24.1% African American with 2,970 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 9 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.2% Two Or More with 515 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.1% Hispanic with 138 Hispanic residents.

White
70.5% (8,672)
African American
24.1% (2,970)
American Indian
0.0% (1)
Asian
0.1% (9)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.2% (515)
Hispanic
1.1% (138)

Table: Mississippi County By Race

Race Mississippi County MO USA
White 70.5% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 24.1% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.2% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.1% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Mississippi County, Missouri

  • 8.5% of households in Mississippi County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.3% of households in Mississippi County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Mississippi County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Mississippi County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Mississippi County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Mississippi County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Mississippi County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Mississippi County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Mississippi County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.2% of households in Mississippi County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.5% (1,043)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.3% (1,272)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.8% (2,067)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (1,096)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (1,803)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (1,934)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.6% (1,181)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.9% (1,470)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (282)
$200,000 or more
1.2% (152)
Income Mississippi County MO USA
Less than $10,000 8.5% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.3% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.8% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.6% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.9% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mississippi County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 48.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed high school / ged.

  • 13.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (861)
9-12th Grade
14% (1,722)
High School / GED
48% (5,906)
Some College
13% (1,599)
Associate's Degree
5% (615)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,107)
Master's Degree
3% (369)
Professional Degree
1% (123)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Mississippi County MO USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 14% 6% 6%
High School / GED 48% 30% 26%
Some College 13% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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