Sunflower County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,333 | — | #1,688 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,956 | -46.8% | #3,076 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,734 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $100,300 | -64.4% | #2,975 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $694 | -40.3% | #2,758 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.9% | +129.1% | #3,074 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sunflower County has a population of 24,333, making it the #1,688 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sunflower County is $39,956, ranking #3,076 out of 3,222 counties — 46.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.9% and unemployment stands at 11.2%.
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The median home value in Sunflower County is $100,300 (-64.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $694/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.9%.
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88.6% of residents in Sunflower County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Sunflower County, Mississippi
Sunflower County, Mississippi has a total population of 24,333, making it the 1,688th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sunflower County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sunflower County is $39,956, which ranks #3,076 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2%.
The median home value in Sunflower County is $100,300, 64.4% below the national median. Renters in Sunflower County pay a median gross rent of $694 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sunflower County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Sunflower County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 72.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Sunflower 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.