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Dunklin County, MO
13 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Dunklin County, Missouri.
Population
27,493
Land area
542sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Dunklin County
Dunklin County at a glance
- Dunklin County is 44% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,849, 32% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,600 (58% below Missouri) and median rent is $648 a month.
- Its largest cities are Kennett (10,196), Malden (3,805) and Campbell (1,766).
Local data for Dunklin County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunklin County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,849
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$97,600
Median rent
$648/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,151), German Americans (2,753), Mexican Americans (2,011).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,951
8,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,914
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,296 per person
PPP loans
$35.25M
872 loans, 4,807 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$78.81K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dunklin County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunklin County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
595
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
243
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunklin County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dunklin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dunklin County, MO?
- Kennett is the largest city or town in Dunklin County, with about 10,196 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dunklin County?
- Dunklin County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63821, 63829, 63837, 63847, 63849.
- What is the population of Dunklin County, MO?
- About 27,493 people live in Dunklin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dunklin County?
- Dunklin County borders Craighead County, AR, Greene County, AR, Butler County, Mississippi County, AR, Stoddard County, New Madrid County, Pemiscot County, Clay County, AR.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023