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Dunklin County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Kennett

Dunklin County's estimated 2025 population is 26,274 with a growth rate of -1.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dunklin County is the 40th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 31,951 and has seen a growth of -17.77% since that time.

26,274
Total Population
48
Population Density (mi²)
40
Population Rank (State)
-379 -1.42%
Annual Population Growth

Dunklin County Population

Dunklin County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dunklin County includes 78.99% White, 7.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21,95578.99%
Two or more races3,23011.62%
Black or African American2,1847.86%
Other race3131.13%
Asian770.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander230.08%
Native American130.05%

Dunklin County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dunklin County's average per capita income is $37,295. Household income levels show a median of $47,368. The poverty rate stands at 21.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,150$91,801
Families$63,325$81,371
Households$47,368$66,097
Non Families$25,072$35,244

$37,295

Average Income

$47,368

Median Household Income

21.45%

Poverty Rate