Sikeston is a city located in Scott County Missouri. Sikeston has a 2024 population of 16,026. Sikeston is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,262 in 2020.
The average household income in Sikeston is $68,448 with a poverty rate of 19.95%. The median age in Sikeston is 37.3 years: 35.4 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sikeston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,021 | 68.26% |
| Black or African American | 4,013 | 24.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,068 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,836 | 2.31 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 2,757 | 3 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 2,566 | 1.13 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 1,097 | 2.81 | 24.1 | 75.9 |
| Male | 416 | 3.75 | 37 | 63 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 856 | 7.78% |
| Associates Degree | 674 | 6.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,578 | 14.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,041 | 9.46% |
| High School Graduate | 4,168 | 37.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 470 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 2,217 | 20.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,966 | 7,211 | 2,201 |
| Black | 2,294 | 1,809 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 511 | 459 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 224 | 163 | 37 |
| Asian | 36 | 35 | 27 |
| Native American | 8 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,604 | $52,639 | $52,593 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,590 | $0 | $61,979 |
| High School Graduate | $26,625 | $31,366 | $23,230 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,939 | $22,500 | $34,306 |
| Overall | $34,919 | $41,483 | $31,478 |
| Some College | $36,275 | $51,094 | $31,574 |
$34,919
Average Earnings
$41,483
Average Male
$31,478
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.91% of Sikeston residents speak only English, while 3.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,978 | 1,464 | 36.8% |
| White | 10,336 | 1,351 | 13.07% |
| Multiple | 1,059 | 268 | 25.31% |
| Hispanic | 558 | 71 | 12.72% |
| Native | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
19.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.53%
Male Poverty Rate
22.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sikeston is Native, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sikeston is Hispanic, with 12.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.34% |
| High School | 23.2% |
| Some College | 10.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 92.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.11% |
| Female Employed | 9.99% |
| Male Employed | 8.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,591 | $84,607 |
| Households | $47,464 | $68,448 |
| Married Families | $84,890 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,857 | $39,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
880
Number of Veterans
829
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 261 |
| First Gulf War | 163 |
| Second Gulf War | 123 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 325 |
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 93 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 732 | 8.41% |
| Black | 127 | 4.47% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 14.13% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 3.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.03%
Born in Sikeston
98.94%
Native Born
1.06%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
98.94% of Sikeston residents were born in the United States, with 76.03% having been born in Missouri. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,731 | -59 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 15,790 | -59 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 15,849 | -59 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 15,908 | -59 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 15,967 | -59 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 16,026 | -59 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 16,085 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 16,091 | -69 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 16,160 | -102 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 16,262 | 194 | 1.21% |
| 2019 | 16,068 | -64 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 16,132 | -33 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 16,165 | -86 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 16,251 | -105 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 16,356 | 55 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 16,301 | -76 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 16,377 | 66 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 16,311 | 24 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 16,287 | -60 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 16,347 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,992 | -649 | -3.68% |
| 1990 | 17,641 | 210 | 1.2% |
| 1980 | 17,431 | 2,732 | 18.59% |
| 1970 | 14,699 | 934 | 6.79% |
| 1960 | 13,765 | 2,125 | 18.26% |
| 1950 | 11,640 | 3,696 | 46.53% |
| 1940 | 7,944 | 2,268 | 39.96% |
| 1930 | 5,676 | 2,063 | 57.1% |
| 1920 | 3,613 | 286 | 8.6% |
| 1910 | 3,327 | -12,404 | -78.85% |