Grenada County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grenada County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 21,342. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grenada County is 38.9 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grenada County is $47,998. This is 13% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. 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 4.3%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $123,400. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Grenada County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grenada County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 44.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.