Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sikeston, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,320

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.2%11,126

Black

21.3%3,478

Two or More

8%1,308

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%381

Asian

0.2%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%549

High School Diploma

34.1%3,722

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%555

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%1,469

Associate's Degree

4.5%487

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%1,775

Master's Degree

9.9%1,081

Professional Degree

0.6%65

Doctorate

0.8%82

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

27.5%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$168,800

Median Renti

$891

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%4,162

Renter-Occupied

39.5%2,721

Total Units

7,594

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%289

$50K–$100K

18.5%772

$100K–$150K

16.1%672

$150K–$200K

20.1%836

$200K–$300K

20.2%841

$300K–$500K

12.8%534

$500K–$1M

4.9%202

$1M+

0.4%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

168

$500–$750

574

$750–$1,000

949

$1,000–$1,250

555

$1,250–$1,500

159

$1,500–$2,000

160

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%20

2010–2019

5%381

2000–2009

9.2%700

1990–1999

11.4%862

1980–1989

10.8%822

1970–1979

25.5%1,934

1960–1969

14.7%1,119

1950–1959

9.7%737

1940–1949

5.9%445

1939 or earlier

7.6%574

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64%4,402

Utility Gas

34.6%2,384

No Fuel

1%71

Wood

0.4%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,915

Mean Household Incomei

$85,562

Per Capita Incomei

$35,557

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

7,258

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%387

$10K–$15K

6.3%433

$15K–$20K

3.9%266

$20K–$25K

3.6%251

$25K–$30K

5.5%377

$30K–$35K

5%345

$35K–$40K

8%552

$40K–$45K

1.8%127

$45K–$50K

3.7%255

$50K–$60K

8%554

$60K–$75K

11.2%772

$75K–$100K

11.3%776

$100K–$125K

7.6%522

$125K–$150K

2.8%192

$150K–$200K

7.4%508

$200K+

8.2%566

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

718

Residentsi

907

Avg. Tenant Renti

$325/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing231 homes86% occupied$353/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers284 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8204 homes92% occupied$294/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,915/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

71.3%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

21%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

7.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

75.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

30.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2131.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

743(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.9%Insured

12.1%Uninsured