Demographics & People — Sikeston, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,231 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,500 |
| Median Age | 38.2 |
| Total Households | 6,904 |
| Family Households | 4,062 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4323 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,981 |
| Black or African American | 4,046 |
| Asian | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 453 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,653 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,021 |
| German | 2,185 |
| English | 1,548 |
| American | 1,294 |
| Irish | 972 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 558 |
| Scottish | 425 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 370 |
| French (except Basque) | 333 |
Language
| English Only | 14,674 |
| Spanish | 269 |
| Population 5+ | 15,138 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 880 |
| Population 18+ | 12,188 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sikeston, Missouri.