Sikeston, MO Metro Area is a thriving community located in the southeastern portion of Missouri. With 38,161 people, the population density is 91.16 people per square mile, which is slightly lower than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. The city's economy consists of businesses such as local agricultural companies, manufacturing firms, healthcare providers, educational institutions and retailers. There are also many year-round outdoor activities available to residents and visitors alike such as fishing on Lake Wappapello or camping at Shaw Nature Reserve. Additionally, there are several demographic organizations that provide services to the community such as the Sikeston Chamber of Commerce and the Sikeston Rotary Club. The city also hosts numerous sporting events throughout the year such as National Hot Rod Association events at Gateway Motorsports Park and high school football games at Sikeston Public High School Stadium.
The population in Sikeston Metro Area is 38,161. There are 91 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sikeston Metro Area is 39.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sikeston Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sikeston Metro Area
- 51.8% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 27.7% are married with children
- 18.9% have children, but are single
Race in Sikeston Metro Area
- 83.6% are White
- 11.4% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander