Pemiscot County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pemiscot County is located in Missouri with a total population of 15,232. It is the 67th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pemiscot County is 38.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pemiscot County is $40,748. This is 41% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 117% 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 136% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $95,900. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Pemiscot County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pemiscot County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.9% vs 11.0%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

12.8% 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 83.3%.