Leflore County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,141 | — | #1,572 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $35,277 | -53.1% | #3,121 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.7 years | -10.8% | #2,990 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $101,200 | -64.1% | #2,969 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $689 | -40.8% | #2,789 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.5% | +150.0% | #3,102 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Leflore County has a population of 27,141, making it the #1,572 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.7 years, which is 10.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Leflore County is $35,277, ranking #3,121 out of 3,222 counties — 53.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 31.5% and unemployment stands at 11.6%.
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The median home value in Leflore County is $101,200 (-64.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $689/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.4%.
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87.0% of residents in Leflore County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
About Leflore County, Mississippi
Leflore County, Mississippi has a total population of 27,141, making it the 1,572nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Leflore County is 34.7 years, which is 10.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Leflore County is $35,277, which ranks #3,121 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 53.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 31.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6%.
The median home value in Leflore County is $101,200, 64.1% below the national median. Renters in Leflore County pay a median gross rent of $689 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Leflore County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Leflore County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 74.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for Leflore 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.