Mississippi County, Missouri

Total Population: 12,079

County Seat: Charleston

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Median Home Value

$100,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$46,258

Across all households

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)22.7%
Two or More Races4.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

18.3%

Male

52.9%

Female

47.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

11.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$46,258

Mean Household Income

$58,113

Per Capita Income

$22,547

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

31.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$100,300

Median Rent

$782/mo

Total Housing Units

5,282

Owner-Occupied

60.9%

Renter-Occupied

39.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Married Couple Households

41.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.8%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

86.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29133.