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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Leflore County

Mississippi · 37,947 residents · 594.074 sq mi
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Leflore County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,518. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $52,700. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

37,947
+2%since 1990
from 37,341 in 1990
1990 – 2025
64 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 63 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.1
+3%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K29K33K36K39K1990201020202024Leflore County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,518
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,219 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,553
+39%since 1990
from $9,003 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.8%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
53.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
46.6% rent
2.4
−12%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(14,431)
Black60.7%(22,684)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(96)
Asian0.6%(212)
Diversity Score60.5%(22,602)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(11,238)
Black67.3%(25,526)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(720)
Asian0.6%(244)
Diversity Score56.6%(21,493)
57
−6%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.9%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−20%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leflore County, Mississippi?

Leflore County, Mississippi has about 37,947 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leflore County, Mississippi earns about $21,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leflore County, Mississippi expensive?

In Leflore County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Leflore County, Mississippi?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Leflore County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leflore County, Mississippi?

About 34.8% of people in Leflore County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leflore County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Leflore County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 606 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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