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Sunflower County

Mississippi · 34,369 residents · 697.759 sq mi
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Sunflower County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,970. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,100. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,369
+5%since 1990
from 32,867 in 1990
1990 – 2025
49 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 47 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.2
+4%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K26K29K32K35K1990201020202024Sunflower County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,970
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,431 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,365
+61%since 1990
from $7,067 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.0%
−11.8 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
61.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
38.2% rent
2.0
−25%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(11,614)
Black64.1%(21,079)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(97)
Asian0.2%(65)
Diversity Score58.4%(19,184)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(9,799)
Black69.5%(23,871)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(448)
Asian0.4%(136)
Diversity Score54%(18,574)
54
−7%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+2%since 1990
from 13.8 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 Sunflower County, Mississippi?

Sunflower County, Mississippi has about 34,369 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sunflower County, Mississippi earns about $24,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunflower County, Mississippi expensive?

In Sunflower County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Sunflower County, Mississippi?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sunflower County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunflower County, Mississippi?

About 30.0% of people in Sunflower County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunflower County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunflower County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,502 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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