Pemiscot County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Pemiscot County, Missouri has a population of 14,958, the 68th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $40,089 and the median home value is $97,000. The poverty rate is 29.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Pemiscot County Quick Facts
How Pemiscot County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,232 | 14,958 | -1.8% |
| Median household income | $40,748 | $40,089 | -1.6% |
| Median home value | $95,900 | $97,000 | +1.1% |
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: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Pemiscot County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthersville | 5,326 | $34,652 | 31.4% | $107,700 |
| Hayti | 2,090 | $24,881 | 42.5% | $70,400 |
| Steele | 1,493 | $54,600 | 24.3% | $119,200 |
| Hayti Heights | 540 | $20,714 | 50.2% | $63,900 |
| Wardell | 445 | $40,250 | 42.9% | $54,300 |
| Cooter | 285 | $46,250 | 18.6% | $73,900 |
| Holland | 141 | $37,375 | 14.2% | $59,300 |
| Pascola | 87 | $46,071 | 1.1% | $27,500 |
| Hayward | 83 | N/A | 0.0% | $30,900 |
| Deering | 74 | $65,227 | 4.0% | $62,300 |
| Homestown | 64 | $26,042 | 45.3% | $9,999 |
| Bragg City | 54 | $16,250 | 71.7% | N/A |
| Denton | 25 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Pemiscot County is located in Missouri with a total population of 14,958. It is the 68th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pemiscot County is 38.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pemiscot County is $40,089. This is 43% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.6%. This is 135% 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 9.7%. This is 141% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $97,000. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Pemiscot County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Pemiscot County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.3% vs 10.9%). The Asian population (0.2%) 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 61% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Pemiscot County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Pemiscot County, Missouri?
Pemiscot County has a population of 14,958, making it the 68th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Pemiscot County?
The median household income in Pemiscot County is $40,089 with a poverty rate of 29.6%.
How many cities are in Pemiscot County, Missouri?
Pemiscot County contains 13 Census-designated places.