Mississippi County's estimated 2026 population is 12,058 with a growth rate of 0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mississippi County is the 76th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 14,333 and has seen a growth of -15.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 40 years
There are 9,214 adults, (2,244 of whom are seniors) in Mississippi County.
Female: 5,707 (47.9%)
Male: 6,195 (52.1%)
The racial composition of Mississippi County includes 71.14% White, 18.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,467 | 71.14% |
| Black or African American | 2,257 | 18.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,096 | 9.21% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.02% |
Mississippi County's average per capita income is $38,396. Household income levels show a median of $48,160. The poverty rate stands at 19.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,982 | - |
| Families | $67,344 | $76,567 |
| Households | $48,160 | $63,429 |
| Non Families | $26,619 | $38,365 |
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