Mississippi County Summary

Life in Mississippi County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mississippi County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mississippi County:

  • The population in Mississippi County is 40,361.

  • The median home value in Mississippi County is $86,820.

  • The median income in Mississippi County is $50,012.

  • The median rent in Mississippi County is $750.

  • The unemployment rate in Mississippi County is 9.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Mississippi County is 21.9%.

  • The average high in Mississippi County is 77.1° and there are 117.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mississippi County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mississippi County

Blytheville, AR Population 13,276

Osceola, AR Population 6,911

Manila, AR Population 3,659

Gosnell, AR Population 2,896

Leachville, AR Population 2,132

Wilson, AR Population 1,027

Luxora, AR Population 1,004

Keiser, AR Population 791

Joiner, AR Population 477

Etowah, AR Population 282

Dyess, AR Population 278

Dell, AR Population 222

Burdette, AR Population 173

Bassett, AR Population 125

Marie, AR Population 51

Birdsong, AR Population 28

Victoria, AR Population 0

Map Of Mississippi County

Mississippi County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Mississippi County is 77.1°.

  • There are 82.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.8 inches of rain each year with 2.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:38 hours of sun each day in Mississippi County.

StatMississippi County
Mean High77.1
Nice Days82.94
Rainfall117.8
Snowfall2.1
Sunny_hours5:38
77.1°
Average High
117.8
Inches of Rain

Mississippi County Photos

Blytheville City Park Blytheville Ar
Source: Wikipedia User Thomas R Machnitzki (thom | GFDL
Blytheville Greyhound Bus Station
Source: Public Domain
Chrislitherlandosceola
Source: Wikipedia User Photolitherland | CC BY-SA 3.0
Osceolac Ar
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 4.0
Osceola
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 4.0

Mississippi County Demographics

Population over time in Mississippi County

The current population in Mississippi County is 40,361. The population has decreased -2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 41,061 -0.8%
2021 41,396 -1.7%
2020 42,126 -

Gender in Mississippi County

  • Mississippi County is 50.9% female with 20,524 female residents.

  • Mississippi County is 49.1% male with 19,837 male residents.

Female
50.9% (20,524)
Male
49.1% (19,837)
Gender Mississippi County AR USA
Female 50.9% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mississippi County

Mississippi County is:

  • 56.5% White with 22,811 White residents.

  • 34.7% African American with 14,015 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 164 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 100 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 1,329 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 1,910 Hispanic residents.

White
56.5% (22,811)
African American
34.7% (14,015)
American Indian
0.0% (12)
Asian
0.4% (164)
Hawaiian
0.0% (20)
Other
0.2% (100)
Two Or More
3.3% (1,329)
Hispanic
4.7% (1,910)

Table: Mississippi County By Race

Race Mississippi County AR USA
White 56.5% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 34.7% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.7% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Mississippi County, Arkansas

  • 8.3% of households in Mississippi County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.1% of households in Mississippi County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Mississippi County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Mississippi County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Mississippi County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Mississippi County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Mississippi County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Mississippi County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Mississippi County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Mississippi County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.3% (3,343)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.1% (2,848)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (5,032)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.2% (4,112)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (4,839)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (6,356)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.3% (4,150)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.0% (4,849)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (2,450)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (2,377)
Income Mississippi County AR USA
Less than $10,000 8.3% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.2% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.0% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mississippi County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Mississippi County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (2,825)
9-12th Grade
10% (4,036)
High School / GED
40% (16,144)
Some College
21% (8,475)
Associate's Degree
7% (2,825)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (3,632)
Master's Degree
5% (2,018)
Professional Degree
1% (403)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Mississippi County AR USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 40% 34% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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