Pemiscot County Summary

Life in Pemiscot County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot County:

  • The population in Pemiscot County is 15,555.

  • The median home value in Pemiscot County is $93,182.

  • The median income in Pemiscot County is $37,426.

  • The median rent in Pemiscot County is $722.

  • The unemployment rate in Pemiscot County is 9.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Pemiscot County is 29.3%.

  • The average high in Pemiscot County is 76.6° and there are 119.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pemiscot County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pemiscot County

Caruthersville, MO Population 5,504

Portageville, MO Population 2,918

Hayti, MO Population 2,367

Steele, MO Population 1,375

Wardell, MO Population 455

Hayti Heights, MO Population 376

Cooter, MO Population 343

Homestown, MO Population 120

Holland, MO Population 97

Bragg City, MO Population 89

Pascola, MO Population 83

Hayward, MO Population 48

Map Of Pemiscot County

Pemiscot County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Pemiscot County is 76.6°.

  • There are 83.63 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 119.2 inches of rain each year with 2.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:34 hours of sun each day in Pemiscot County.

StatPemiscot County
Mean High76.6
Nice Days83.63
Rainfall119.2
Snowfall2.2
Sunny_hours5:34
76.6°
Average High
119.2
Inches of Rain

Pemiscot County Photos

Ward Near Fourth In Caruthersville
Source: Public Domain

Pemiscot County Demographics

Population over time in Pemiscot County

The current population in Pemiscot County is 15,555. The population has decreased -4.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 15,949 -2.3%
2021 16,330 -2.0%
2020 16,663 -

Gender in Pemiscot County

  • Pemiscot County is 53.0% female with 8,251 female residents.

  • Pemiscot County is 47.0% male with 7,304 male residents.

Female
53.0% (8,251)
Male
47.0% (7,304)
Gender Pemiscot County MO USA
Female 53.0% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 47.0% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pemiscot County

Pemiscot County is:

  • 66.3% White with 10,311 White residents.

  • 25.9% African American with 4,035 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 6 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 700 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 484 Hispanic residents.

White
66.3% (10,311)
African American
25.9% (4,035)
American Indian
0.1% (19)
Asian
0.0% (6)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.5% (700)
Hispanic
3.1% (484)

Table: Pemiscot County By Race

Race Pemiscot County MO USA
White 66.3% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 25.9% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.1% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Pemiscot County, Missouri

  • 9.7% of households in Pemiscot County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.3% of households in Pemiscot County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Pemiscot County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Pemiscot County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Pemiscot County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Pemiscot County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Pemiscot County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Pemiscot County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Pemiscot County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Pemiscot County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.7% (1,502)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.3% (1,440)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.6% (2,278)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.1% (2,030)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (1,861)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (2,345)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.9% (1,222)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.7% (1,824)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (743)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (307)
Income Pemiscot County MO USA
Less than $10,000 9.7% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.3% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.6% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.1% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.9% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.7% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 7.3% 11.4%

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

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

  • 10.0% of adults in Pemiscot County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 17.0% of adults in Pemiscot County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Pemiscot County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Pemiscot County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
7% (1,088)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,555)
High School / GED
48% (7,466)
Some College
17% (2,644)
Associate's Degree
6% (933)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,244)
Master's Degree
3% (466)
Professional Degree
1% (155)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Pemiscot County MO USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 6% 6%
High School / GED 48% 30% 26%
Some College 17% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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