Mississippi County's estimated 2026 population is 37,482 with a growth rate of -0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mississippi County is the 20th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 46,350 and has seen a growth of -19.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 39 years
Male: 34.8 years
There are 29,000 adults, (6,085 of whom are seniors) in Mississippi County.
Female: 19,820 (50.7%)
Male: 19,306 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Mississippi County includes 56.81% White, 34.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,227 | 56.81% |
| Black or African American | 13,466 | 34.42% |
| Two or more races | 2,610 | 6.67% |
| Other race | 545 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Mississippi County's average per capita income is $39,667. Household income levels show a median of $52,548. The poverty rate stands at 21.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,460 | $118,026 |
| Families | $63,927 | $89,227 |
| Households | $52,548 | $75,372 |
| Non Families | $26,783 | $46,165 |
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