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Flora

Mississippi · 1,647 residents · 3.296 sq mi
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Flora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,376. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,300. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,647
+7%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+13%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Flora
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,376
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,077 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,523
+40%since 2000
from $16,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+186%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(879)
Black41.9%(648)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(951)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(844)
Black45.3%(746)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.9%(48)
Diversity Score66.9%(1,101)
Diversity Score
67
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flora, Mississippi?

Flora, Mississippi has about 1,647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flora, Mississippi?

The typical household in Flora, Mississippi earns about $32,376 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flora, Mississippi expensive?

In Flora, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $165,300, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Flora, Mississippi?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Flora, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flora, Mississippi?

About 27.8% of people in Flora, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flora, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Flora, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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