Census ACS · #612 μSA
Sikeston Metro Area
The Sikeston, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has 50,046 residents. The median household income is $55,225 and the median home value is $128,800.
50,046
Population
60
People / sq mi
$55,225
Median Income
$128,800
Median Home Value
The Sikeston CBSA covers 832 sq mi of land at 60.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$55,225
Median Household Income
$29,977
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$128,800
Median Home Value
$801
Median Rent
66.9%
Homeownership
Education
85.3%
High School+
19.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
4.2%
Work From Home
19.9 min
Avg Commute
21.3%
Foreign Born
Sikeston spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sikeston, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 50,046 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #612 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Sikeston metro area is $55,225, with a per capita income of $29,977.
The Sikeston, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Sikeston, Mo CBSA (43460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.