Sikeston, MOPublished Date: November 21, 2024Sikeston is located in Scott County, Missouri and has a population of 16,146. The poverty rate in Sikeston is 20% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Sikeston is 2.9% while the Scott County unemployment rate is 2.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 46.5% |
| Female | | 53.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Sikeston | | 37.3 |
| Scott | | 39.4 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Sikeston | | $47,464 |
| Scott | | $54,621 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Sikeston | | $150,401 |
| Scott | | $131,444 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Sikeston | | $813 |
| Scott | | $798 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Sikeston | | 20% |
| Scott | | 15.6% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 68.3%
▩ Black or African American 24.9%
▩ Asian 0.2%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 3.5%
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