Glendora, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 106, Glendora's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Glendora is a small community located in Mississippi, within Tallahatchie County. The total population is 106. It ranks as the 393rd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glendora is 29.7 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Glendora has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glendora is $20,729. This is 63% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 74% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 78.3%. This is 314% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 62.1%. This is 978% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $56,000. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Glendora is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 27.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 61% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Glendora was recorded as Black or African American. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

4.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 50.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glendora, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.