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Flowood

Mississippi · 10,202 residents · 28.798 sq mi
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Flowood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,938. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,452 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,900. Households here earn about 53% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,202
+115%since 2000
from 4,750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
354 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+26%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K11K1990201020202024Flowood
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,938
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,978
+69%since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(3,745)
Black16.6%(788)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(84)
Asian1.9%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(2,007)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(6,844)
Black20.9%(2,133)
Hispanic / Latino3%(304)
Asian6.1%(620)
Other3.7%(374)
Diversity Score63.4%(6,471)
Diversity Score
63
+50%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flowood, Mississippi?

Flowood, Mississippi has about 10,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flowood, Mississippi?

The typical household in Flowood, Mississippi earns about $70,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flowood, Mississippi expensive?

In Flowood, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $198,900, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Flowood, Mississippi?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Flowood, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flowood, Mississippi?

About 19.9% of people in Flowood, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flowood, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Flowood, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,342 residents, a change of about 257 percent over that period.

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