Mississippi County, Arkansas

Total Population: 39,749

County Seat: Blytheville

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Median Home Value

$115,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,428

Across all households

Median Age

36.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)56.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)34.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

26.1%

65 Years and Over

15.2%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

9.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,428

Mean Household Income

$76,088

Per Capita Income

$30,350

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$115,800

Median Rent

$797/mo

Total Housing Units

19,126

Owner-Occupied

59.4%

Renter-Occupied

40.6%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Married Couple Households

41.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.0%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

82.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05093.