Dunklin County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Dunklin County, Missouri has a population of 27,795, the 40th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $47,368 and the median home value is $93,800. The poverty rate is 21.4%.
Dunklin County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Dunklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett | 10,236 | $53,164 | 20.6% | $103,600 |
| Malden | 3,818 | $38,786 | 24.0% | $88,900 |
| Campbell | 1,719 | $45,208 | 29.5% | $65,000 |
| Senath | 1,578 | $38,304 | 17.2% | $92,700 |
| Clarkton | 929 | $45,568 | 21.1% | $47,100 |
| Cardwell | 846 | $17,917 | 58.9% | $44,700 |
| Holcomb | 710 | $54,500 | 19.7% | $101,300 |
| Hornersville | 470 | $43,750 | 29.4% | $59,200 |
| Arbyrd | 413 | $37,083 | 17.9% | $48,200 |
| White Oak | 90 | N/A | 40.0% | N/A |
| Rives | 86 | $48,750 | 10.5% | N/A |
| Frisbee | 64 | N/A | 0.0% | $94,200 |
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Population Overview
Dunklin County is located in Missouri with a total population of 27,795. It is the 40th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dunklin County is 39.5 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dunklin County is $47,368. This is 31% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 21.4%. This is 70% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $93,800. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Dunklin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Dunklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Dunklin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dunklin County, Missouri?
Dunklin County has a population of 27,795, making it the 40th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Dunklin County?
The median household income in Dunklin County is $47,368 with a poverty rate of 21.4%.
How many cities are in Dunklin County, Missouri?
Dunklin County contains 12 Census-designated places.