Mississippi County, Missouri
Mississippi County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Mississippi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,358 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,691 inhabitants. Its county seat is Charleston. The county was created 180 years ago in 1844.
Quick Facts about Mississippi County
| Population : | 12,691 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from : | Mississippi County |
| Area : | 1111 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96% |
| Named for : | Mississippi River |
| Capital : | Charleston |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1845 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:02:44 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mississippi County is located at 36°49'41"N 89°17'28"W (36.8281000, -89.2911800). It has 7 neighbors: Alexander County, Ballard County, Carlisle County, Fulton County, Hickman County, New Madrid County and Scott County.
Mississippi County map
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The largest city of Mississippi County is Charleston with a population of 5,015. Other cities include, East Prairie population 2,924, Bertrand population 747, Wyatt population 281 and Wilson City population 110. See all Mississippi County cities & populated places.
Mississippi County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mississippi County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 5,015 | City in Missouri |
| East Prairie | 2,924 | City in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States |
| Bertrand | 747 | City in the U. |
| Wyatt | 281 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Anniston | 207 | Town in Mississippi County, Missouri, USA |
| Wilson City | 110 | Human settlement in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Mississippi County
Mississippi County has 7 neighbours.
- Alexander County county in Illinois, United States
- Ballard County county in Kentucky, United States
- Carlisle County county in Kentucky, United States
- Fulton County county in Kentucky, United States
- Hickman County county in Kentucky, United States
- New Madrid County county in Missouri, United States
- Scott County county in Missouri, United States
- Charleston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mississippi County decreased by 13.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,358 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,234 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,274 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,174 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,175 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,965 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,738 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,594 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,394 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,180 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,691 | -3.85% | estimation process |
People born in Mississippi County (1)
American politician (1854-1922) Joseph J. Russell was born in Mississippi County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mississippi County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 40,066 people.
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 |
