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Sunflower

Mississippi · 964 residents · 0.606 sq mi
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Sunflower has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,824. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,600. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
964
+39%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,591 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+18%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6438029621K1K1990201020202024Sunflower
2024976
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,824
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,842 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,606
+28%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$344
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+113%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(193)
Black71.3%(496)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(357)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(103)
Black87.8%(846)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(28)
Diversity Score30.7%(296)
Diversity Score
31
−40%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 22.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunflower, Mississippi?

Sunflower, Mississippi has about 964 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunflower, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sunflower, Mississippi earns about $16,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunflower, Mississippi expensive?

In Sunflower, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Sunflower, Mississippi?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sunflower, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunflower, Mississippi?

About 50.6% of people in Sunflower, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunflower, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunflower, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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