Sikeston, MO Demographics

A map of Sikeston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,126	10,347	68.2%	63.5%
Black	3,478	4,493	21.3%	27.6%
Multiracial	1,308	719	8.0%	4.4%
Hispanic	381	496	2.3%	3.0%
Asian	27	131	0.2%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	105	0.0%	0.6%

Sikeston, Missouri has an estimated population of 16,320, a less than 1% change from the 16,291 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.2% White, 21.3% Black, 8.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sikeston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sikeston has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sikeston, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sikeston is ranked the 52nd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sikeston was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sikeston's White Population

11,126 residents of Sikeston, or 68.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sikeston is lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Sikeston ranks 991st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sikeston's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Sikeston's population has increased from 63.5% to 68.2%.

Sikeston is more White than neighboring Haywood City (25.6% White), and Blodgett (64.3% White). Sikeston is less White than neighboring Miner (77.4% White), Morehouse (83.6% White), and Matthews (86.5% White).

Sikeston's Black Population

3,478 residents of Sikeston, or 21.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sikeston is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Sikeston ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sikeston's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of Sikeston's population has decreased from 27.6% to 21.3%.

Sikeston is more Black than neighboring Miner (3.5% Black), Morehouse (0.1% Black), Matthews (2.1% Black), and Blodgett (2.6% Black). Sikeston is less Black than neighboring Haywood City (53.3% Black).

Sikeston's Asian Population

27 residents of Sikeston, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sikeston is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Sikeston ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sikeston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 79.4%. Asian residents' share of Sikeston's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Sikeston is more Asian than neighboring Miner (0% Asian), Morehouse (0% Asian), Haywood City (0% Asian), Matthews (0% Asian), and Blodgett (0% Asian).

Sikeston's Hispanic Population

381 residents of Sikeston, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sikeston is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sikeston ranks 378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sikeston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sikeston's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.

Sikeston is more Hispanic than neighboring Miner (0.6% Hispanic). Sikeston is less Hispanic than neighboring Morehouse (4.2% Hispanic), Haywood City (21.1% Hispanic), Matthews (3.9% Hispanic), and Blodgett (4.6% Hispanic).

Sikeston's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sikeston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sikeston is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Sikeston ranks 519th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sikeston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sikeston's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sikeston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Miner (4.7% Native American/Other), and Morehouse (1.1% Native American/Other).

Sikeston's Multiracial Population

1,308 residents of Sikeston, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sikeston is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sikeston ranks 600th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sikeston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sikeston's population has increased from 4.4% to 8.0%.

Sikeston is more Multiracial than neighboring Haywood City (0% Multiracial), and Matthews (7.5% Multiracial). Sikeston is less Multiracial than neighboring Miner (13.8% Multiracial), Morehouse (10.9% Multiracial), and Blodgett (28.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.