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Sunflower County

Mississippi · 25,971 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 $31,515. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 8,398 residents. 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 $86,300. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
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
25,971
−24%since 2000
from 34,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+30%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,515
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,970 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,437
+45%since 2000
from $11,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(9,799)
Black69.5%(23,871)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(448)
Asian0.4%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score54%(18,574)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(6,729)
Black69.6%(18,077)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(661)
Asian0.3%(84)
Other0.6%(153)
Diversity Score54.5%(14,160)
Segregation Score28.2%(7,330)
Diversity Score
55
+1%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunflower County, Mississippi?

Sunflower County, Mississippi has about 25,971 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunflower County, Mississippi earns about $31,515 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Sunflower County, Mississippi?

About 16.5% 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 30.6% of people in Sunflower County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunflower County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunflower County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,896 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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