Mississippi County GIS Maps
Mississippi County, Arkansas, has 40,685 residents and covers 900.6 square miles. The population declined 12.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Mississippi County is 05093.
Blytheville is the county's largest population center. Mississippi County also includes 14 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 28 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Mississippi County Trends
- Population
- 40,685▾
- Median Home Value
- $115,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 7,421▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Mississippi County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Mississippi County Population
Mississippi County had 40,685 residents in 2020. That was 12.5% lower than in 2010. Mississippi County had 11,294 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 45 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Blytheville, Osceola and Manila.
Population Trend in Mississippi County AR
Mississippi County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Mississippi County Zip Codes
Mississippi County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Blytheville (72315), Osceola (72370) and Manila (72442). Blytheville is the largest zip by population, with about 20,311 residents or 50% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 81% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Mississippi County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72315 | Blytheville | 20,311 | ▾ -15.3% |
| 72370 | Osceola | 7,717 | ▾ -10.3% |
| 72442 | Manila | 4,859 | ▾ -0.6% |
| 72438 | Leachville | 2,399 | ▾ -6.8% |
| 72358 | Luxora | 1,565 | ▾ -7.4% |
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Mississippi County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Mississippi County Demographics
Mississippi County has a median age of 36.9, which makes the county a little younger than Arkansas overall. About 26.1% of residents are under 18, while 15.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Mississippi County AR
Median Age
36.9
Under 18
26.1%
Age 65+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
14.2%
Mississippi County School Districts
Mississippi County is served by 8 public school districts with 7,421 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Blytheville, Gosnell and Rivercrest. Those three districts account for about 50% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Mississippi County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville School District | 1,295 | 17.5% | ▾ -4.9% |
| Gosnell School District | 1,215 | 16.4% | ▴ 2.3% |
| Rivercrest School District | 1,205 | 16.2% | ▴ 3% |
| Manila School District | 1,077 | 14.5% | ▾ -2.6% |
| Osceola School District | 872 | 11.8% | ▾ -5.7% |
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Mississippi County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Mississippi County Housing & Real Estate
Mississippi County has a median home value of $115,800 and a median gross rent of $797. About 59% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $202,400 and homes spent about 62 days on the market.
Mississippi County Housing Mix
Mississippi County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Mississippi County Housing Trends
Mississippi County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Mississippi County, AR
Mississippi County has 1,640 business listings across 369 categories. The largest categories in Mississippi County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (86, 5.2%), Baptist Church (44, 2.7%), and Gas Stations (36, 2.2%). The full Mississippi County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Mississippi County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Mississippi County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 86 | 5.2% |
| Baptist Church | 44 | 2.7% |
| Gas Stations | 36 | 2.2% |
| Religious Organization | 28 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 28 | 1.7% |
| Discount Store | 26 | 1.6% |
| Hotels | 25 | 1.5% |
| Fast Food | 24 | 1.5% |
| Post Offices | 23 | 1.4% |
| Professional Services | 22 | 1.3% |
Mississippi County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouse East | Accommodation | Blytheville |
| Marcy Skelton, CPA Inc. | Accountant | Blytheville |
| Arrowhead Sign | Advertising Agency | Leachville |
| Poinsett Rice and Grain | Agricultural Service | Osceola |
| Simplot Grower Solutions | Agriculture | Leachville |
| Aviation Repair Technologies | Aircraft Repair | Blytheville |
| Aviation Repair Technologies - ART | Airlines | Blytheville |
| Blytheville Municipal Airport - HKA | Airport | Blytheville |
| Pafford EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Blytheville |
| Mae's Grill | American Restaurants | Blytheville |
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Mississippi County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Mississippi County Basemaps
Mississippi County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Mississippi County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Mississippi County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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