Sikeston
City in Scott County, Missouri
Sikeston is a city in Scott County, Missouri, with 16,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 328 ft (100 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Miner, 3.2 miles NE.
- 16,291residents (2020 Census)
- 328 ftelevation · 100 m
- 17.9 sq miland area · 46.5 km²
- 908 / sq mipopulation density
- 63801ZIP code
About Sikeston
Sikeston ( SYKE-stən) is a city located both in southern Scott County and northern New Madrid County, in the state of Missouri, United States. It is situated just north of the "Missouri Bootheel", although many locals consider Sikeston a part of it. By way of Interstate 55, Interstate 57, and U.S. Route 60, Sikeston is close to the halfway point between St. Louis and Memphis, Tennessee and is four hours from Nashville.
The city is named after John Sikes, who founded it in 1860. It is the principal city of the Sikeston Micropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of all of Scott County, and has a total population of 41,143.
As of the 2020 census, the city population was 16,291, making it the fourth-most populous city in Missouri's 8th Congressional district behind Cape Girardeau, Rolla, and Farmington, and just ahead of Poplar Bluff which has had a similar population as Sikeston over the last few decades. Before the 2010 census, it had been the second-most populous city in the congressional district.
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Living in Sikeston
- Median household income
- $58,915
- Median home value
- $168,800
- Median rent
- $891/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Sikeston had 16,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 908 per sq mi (351 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sikeston at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.94 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8837° N, 89.5872° W |
| ZIP code | 63801 |
| Official website | sikeston.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2967790 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sikeston
- Miner3.2 mi NE
- Morehouse6.3 mi SW
- Bertrand7.6 mi E
- Matthews8.8 mi S
- Haywood City8.9 mi N
- Blodgett8.9 mi N
- Vanduser9.2 mi NW
- Diehlstadt10.0 mi NE
- Canalou10.5 mi SW
- Morley11.1 mi N
- Grayridge11.5 mi W
- Baker12.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sikeston
What county is Sikeston in?
Sikeston is in Scott County, Missouri.
What is the population of Sikeston, MO?
16,291 people lived in Sikeston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sikeston, MO?
The ZIP code of Sikeston is 63801.
What is the elevation of Sikeston?
328 feet (100 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sikeston?
Miner (3.2 mi), Morehouse (6.3 mi), Bertrand (7.6 mi), Matthews (8.8 mi), Haywood City (8.9 mi).
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