Sunflower County, Mississippi

Total Population: 25,328

County Seat: Indianola

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Median Home Value

$103,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$40,265

Across all households

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)73.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)23.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Two or More Races0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.2%

65 Years and Over

14.8%

Male

53.3%

Female

46.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

11.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

75.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$40,265

Mean Household Income

$55,026

Per Capita Income

$19,429

Unemployment Rate (16+)

10.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

33.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$103,400

Median Rent

$670/mo

Total Housing Units

9,415

Owner-Occupied

56.3%

Renter-Occupied

43.7%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Married Couple Households

29.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

44.0%

Average Household Size

2.70

Broadband Internet Access

70.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28133.