Sikeston, Missouri
Sikeston: City in Scott County, Missouri, United States
About
Sikeston is a city located in the county of Scott in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,318 and a population density of 357 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,968 inhabitants.
The city was created 164 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Sikeston
| Population : | 15,968 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Scott County |
| Postal code : | 63801 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 45.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 328 feet / 100 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1860 (164 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:51:23 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 350 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sikeston is located at 36°52'36"N 89°35'16"W (36.8767200, -89.5878600).
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Official website of Sikeston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sikeston decreased by 2.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,318 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,293 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,314 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,376 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,298 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,349 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,249 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,156 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,122 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,023 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,968 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,343 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,072 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,744 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,071 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 93.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 612 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
Sikeston zip code is 63801.
County name: Scott, County
fips: 29201
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $392,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,145 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $699 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,127 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,764 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,923 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,500 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 244,174 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 78,104 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,012 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $121,214 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $65,568 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,520 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 845 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 497 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,392 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,343 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,209.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.15 |
People born in Sikeston (21)
People born in Sikeston, including movie actress Sunset Thomas, politician and lawyer Kenny Hulshof, baseball player Eric Hurley, .
List
- Charles A. Crow (American politician (1873-1938)) he was born in 31/03/1873
- Michael Parkes (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1944
- Blake DeWitt (American baseball player) he was born in 20/08/1985
- Charlie Babb (American football player) he was born in 04/02/1950
- Jacqueline Scott (American actress (1931–2020)) she was born in 25/06/1931
- James Wilder (American football player) he was born in 12/05/1958
- Jean Marie Stine (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1945
- Maida Coleman (American politician) she was born in 01/07/1954
- Morgan Strebler (American magician) he was born in 10/04/1976
- Neal E. Boyd (American opera singer, winner of Season 3 of America's Got Talent) he was born in 18/11/1975
- Thornton Wilson (American businessman (1921-1999)) he was born in 08/02/1921
- Marjorie Montgomery (American actress and dancer) she was born in 27/05/1912
- Rex Miller (American writer) he was born in 25/04/1939
- Joe Critchlow (Canadian football player) he was born in 04/07/1944
- Coleman Lannum (American actor) he was born in 06/11/1964
- Lance Rhodes
- Billy Gayles he was born in 19/10/1931
- Barry Aycock he was born in 21/01/1969
Schools in Sikeston
College & universities near Sikeston, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179238 | Sikeston Career and Technology Center | Sikeston (MO) | 63801-3347 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sikeston, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Sikeston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sikeston Post Office | Sikeston (MO) | 63801 |
Other cities in Scott County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scott City | 4,468 | City in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Chaffee | 2,901 | City in Scott County, Missouri, United States |
| Oran | 1,211 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Miner | 939 | Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America |
| Benton | 880 | City in Missouri |
| Morley | 682 | City in Missouri |
| Kelso | 589 | City in Scott County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Sargent | 364 | City in Missouri, United States of America |
| Vanduser | 261 | Human settlement in Scott County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Haywood City | 199 | City in Scott County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Diehlstadt | 152 | City in Scott County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Commerce | 66 | Village in Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sikeston distances to largest Missouri cities
