Grenada County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,217 | — | #1,809 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,804 | -35.1% | #2,840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,336 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $132,200 | -53.1% | #2,488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $807 | -30.6% | #2,055 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% | +95.3% | #2,974 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grenada County has a population of 21,217, making it the #1,809 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Grenada County is $48,804, ranking #2,840 out of 3,222 counties — 35.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.6% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Grenada County is $132,200 (-53.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $807/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.6%.
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89.4% of residents in Grenada County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Grenada County, Mississippi
Grenada County, Mississippi has a total population of 21,217, making it the 1,809th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grenada County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grenada County is $48,804, which ranks #2,840 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Grenada County is $132,200, 53.1% below the national median. Renters in Grenada County pay a median gross rent of $807 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grenada County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Grenada County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (44.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Grenada County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.