Dunklin County, Missouri
Dunklin County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Dunklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,953 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,878 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kennett. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Dunklin County
| Population : | 28,878 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Area : | 1417 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | Daniel Dunklin |
| Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Capital : | Kennett |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1845 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:33:02 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dunklin County is located at 36°6'21"N 90°9'57"W (36.1059700, -90.1657600). It has 8 neighbors: Clay County, Craighead County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Butler County, New Madrid County, Pemiscot County and Stoddard County.
Dunklin County map
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The largest city of Dunklin County is Kennett with a population of 10,034. Other cities include, Malden population 3,858, Bethany population 3,049, Campbell population 1,792 and Senath population 1,596. See all Dunklin County cities & populated places.
Dunklin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dunklin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett | 10,034 | City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States |
| Malden | 3,858 | City in Missouri |
| Bethany | 3,049 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Campbell | 1,792 | City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States |
| Senath | 1,596 | City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States |
| Clarkton | 1,139 | City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States |
| Holcomb | 781 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Cardwell | 633 | City in Missouri |
| Hornersville | 586 | City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States |
| White Oak | 490 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Arbyrd | 458 | City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States |
| Rives | 58 | Village in the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Dunklin County
Dunklin County has 8 neighbours.
- Clay County county in Arkansas, United States
- Craighead County county in Arkansas, United States
- Greene County county in Arkansas, United States
- Mississippi County county in Arkansas, United States
- Butler County county in Missouri, United States of America
- New Madrid County county in Missouri, United States
- Pemiscot County county in Missouri, United States
- Stoddard County county in Missouri, United States
- Kennett
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dunklin County decreased by 10.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,953 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,010 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,841 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,724 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,303 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,844 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,562 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,121 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,478 | -2.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,131 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,878 | -0.88% | estimation process |
Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
| Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |
