Dunklin County Demographics
A map of Dunklin County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,629 | 76.5% |
Black | 3,176 | 11.2% |
Hispanic | 2,042 | 7.2% |
Multiracial | 1,219 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 139 | 0.5% |
Asian | 78 | 0.3% |
Dunklin County, Missouri had a population of 28,283 in 2020. It was 76.5% White, 11.2% Black, 0.3% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dunklin County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Dunklin County is the 40th most populous county of the 115 counties in Missouri.
Dunklin County's White Population
21,629 residents of Dunklin County identify as White, or 76.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Dunklin County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Dunklin County is ranked #103 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Dunklin County is more White than neighboring Pemiscot County (65% White), and Mississippi County (56.2% White). Dunklin County is less White than neighboring Clay County (93.3% White), Greene County (88.6% White), and New Madrid County (76.7% White).
Dunklin County's Black Population
3,176 residents of Dunklin County identify as Black, or 11.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dunklin County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Dunklin County is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Dunklin County is more Black than neighboring Clay County (0.3% Black), and Greene County (2% Black). Dunklin County is less Black than neighboring Pemiscot County (27.4% Black), Mississippi County (35% Black), and New Madrid County (16.6% Black).
Dunklin County's Asian Population
78 residents of Dunklin County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dunklin County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Dunklin County is ranked #77 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Dunklin County is more Asian than neighboring Pemiscot County (0.2% Asian), and Clay County (0.1% Asian). Dunklin County is less Asian than neighboring Greene County (0.4% Asian), Mississippi County (0.6% Asian), and New Madrid County (0.4% Asian).
Dunklin County's Hispanic Population
2,042 residents of Dunklin County identify as Hispanic, or 7.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dunklin County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Dunklin County is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Dunklin County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pemiscot County (2.6% Hispanic), Clay County (2.2% Hispanic), Greene County (3.5% Hispanic), Mississippi County (4.4% Hispanic), and New Madrid County (1.5% Hispanic).
Dunklin County's Native American/Other Population
139 residents of Dunklin County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dunklin County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Dunklin County is ranked #84 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Dunklin County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pemiscot County (0.4% Native American/Other), Mississippi County (0.4% Native American/Other), and New Madrid County (0.3% Native American/Other). Dunklin County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greene County (1.2% Native American/Other).
Dunklin County's Multiracial Population
1,219 residents of Dunklin County identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dunklin County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Dunklin County is ranked #71 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Dunklin County is more Multiracial than neighboring Clay County (3.6% Multiracial), and Mississippi County (3.4% Multiracial). Dunklin County is less Multiracial than neighboring Greene County (4.4% Multiracial), and New Madrid County (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.