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Grenada County

Mississippi · 21,629 residents · 422.122 sq mi
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Grenada County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,952. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% 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 $107,800. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
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
21,629
−7%since 2000
from 23,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+18%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Grenada County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,952
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,625
+79%since 2000
from $13,786 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(13,414)
Black40.8%(9,480)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(145)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(14,396)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(11,258)
Black43.2%(9,352)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(310)
Asian0.4%(84)
Other1.3%(278)
Diversity Score65.8%(14,239)
Segregation Score42.9%(9,281)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grenada County, Mississippi?

Grenada County, Mississippi has about 21,629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grenada County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Grenada County, Mississippi earns about $39,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grenada County, Mississippi expensive?

In Grenada County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $107,800, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Grenada County, Mississippi?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Grenada County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grenada County, Mississippi?

About 24.6% of people in Grenada County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grenada County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Grenada County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9501.01
3 ZIP codes
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