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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Grenada Micro

Grenada, MS · 2 counties · 35,452 residents · 829.103 sq mi
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Grenada has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,658. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,705. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

35,452
+4%since 1990
from 33,943 in 1990
1990 – 2025
43 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+10%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K32K33K35K36K1990201020202024Grenada
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,658
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,291 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,873
+61%since 1990
from $8,590 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.1%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,705
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,542 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
71.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
28.2% rent
2.2
−1%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(19,518)
Black42.3%(14,347)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(75)
Asian0%(10)
Diversity Score61.6%(20,914)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(19,984)
Black42.1%(14,917)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(248)
Asian0.3%(105)
Diversity Score62.4%(22,139)
62
+1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−14%since 1990
from 17.8 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 Grenada, MS?

Grenada, MS has about 35,452 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Grenada, MS?

The typical household in Grenada, MS earns about $26,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grenada, MS expensive?

In Grenada, MS, the median home is worth about $58,705, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Grenada, MS?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Grenada, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grenada, MS?

About 22.1% of people in Grenada, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grenada, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Grenada, MS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,509 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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