Sikeston, MO

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2021 Population
16,054
3.66% 1-year decline
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Household Income
$46,029
7.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sikeston, MO had a population of 16.1k people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $46,029. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sikeston, MO declined from 16,664 to 16,054, a −3.66% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,702 to $46,029, a 7.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sikeston, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.37%), White (Hispanic) (2.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.772%).

None of the households in Sikeston, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Sikeston, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Sikeston Career and Technology Center (24 degrees awarded in 2018).

Most people in Sikeston, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Sikeston, MO was N/A per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Sikeston, MO is home to a population of 16.1k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Sikeston, MO residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2021, there were 2.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.7k people) in Sikeston, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 862 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Sikeston, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sikeston, MO was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sikeston, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    10.7k ± 392
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.89k ± 324
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    862 ± 241
3.03%
Hispanic Population
487 people

In 2021, there were 2.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.7k people) in Sikeston, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 862 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.03% of the people in Sikeston, MO are hispanic (487 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sikeston, MO as a share of the total population.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    308 ± 110
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    176 ± 81
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    150 ± 126

Sikeston, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Sikeston, MO employs 6.83k people. The largest industries in Sikeston, MO are , and the highest paying industries are Information ($64,464), Utilities ($60,559), and Finance & Insurance ($49,844).

Occupations

6.83k
2021 Value
± 639
−7.13%
1 Year decline
± 14.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sikeston, MO declined at a rate of −7.13%, from 7.36k employees to 6.83k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sikeston, MO, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sikeston, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

6.83k
2021 Value
± 639
−7.13%
1 Year decline
± 14.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sikeston, MO declined at a rate of −7.13%, from 7.36k employees to 6.83k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sikeston, MO, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sikeston, MO, though some of these residents may live in Sikeston, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,870
Median earning men ± $6,429
$27,766
Median earning women ± $2,327

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($67,875), Retail Trade ($54,044), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,656).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,265), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,382), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,387).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Most students graduating from Universities in Sikeston, MO are White (15 and 62.5%), followed by Black or African American (7 and 29.2%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 4.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 4.17%).

The largest universities in Sikeston, MO by number of degrees awarded are Sikeston Career and Technology Center (24 and NaNk%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

People in Sikeston, MO have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sikeston, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Rent vs Own

56.9%
Homeownership
2021
61%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 56.9% of the housing units in Sikeston, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.1%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Sikeston, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$46,029
Median Household Income
± $5,502
6.85k
Number of Households
± 608

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.85k households in Sikeston, MO grew to $46,029 from the previous year's value of $42,702.

The following chart displays the households in Sikeston, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sikeston, MO is from Missouri.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.4%)
  2. Carpooled (17.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.81%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Sikeston, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.1%) and those who worked at home (2.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

16.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sikeston, MO have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Sikeston, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

N/A
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sikeston, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sikeston, MO have N/A.

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Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sikeston, MO (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sikeston, MO is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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88.3% of the population of Sikeston, MO has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 2.99% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Scott County, MO see 1914 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.43% decrease from the previous year (2024 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1595 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 571 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,914 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Scott County, MO

Primary care physicians in Scott County, MO see an average of 1,914 patients per year. This represents a 5.43% decrease from the previous year (2,024 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Scott County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 31.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.7%
Uninsured
34.7%
Employer Coverage
22%
Medicaid
17.9%
Medicare
10.6%
Non-Group
2.99%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sikeston, MO grew by 32% from 8.9% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sikeston, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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