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Grenada

Mississippi · 12,700 residents · 30.007 sq mi
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Grenada has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,322. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,100. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
12,700
−15%since 2000
from 14,879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Grenada
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,322
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,589 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,561
+72%since 2000
from $13,734 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49%(7,298)
Black49.1%(7,303)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(104)
Asian0.5%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(9,519)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(4,799)
Black57.4%(7,293)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(189)
Asian0.5%(67)
Other1%(128)
Diversity Score63.7%(8,095)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grenada, Mississippi?

Grenada, Mississippi has about 12,700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grenada, Mississippi?

The typical household in Grenada, Mississippi earns about $31,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grenada, Mississippi expensive?

In Grenada, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Grenada, Mississippi?

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

What is the poverty rate in Grenada, Mississippi?

About 32.1% of people in Grenada, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grenada, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Grenada, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,836 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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