Leflore County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Leflore County, Mississippi has a population of 27,432, the 33rd most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $33,188 and the median home value is $98,200. The poverty rate is 31.9%.
Leflore County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Leflore County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 13,983 | $34,659 | 28.0% | $98,500 |
| Itta Bena | 1,735 | $32,898 | 29.4% | $100,200 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 750 | $73,242 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Schlater | 231 | $65,066 | 19.5% | $28,100 |
| Morgan City | 172 | $18,833 | 38.4% | $102,500 |
| Sidon | 133 | $15,000 | 24.8% | $80,000 |
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Population Overview
Leflore County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 27,432. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leflore County is 34.5 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Leflore County is $33,188. This is 40% lower than the state median of $54,915. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 31.9%. This is 68% 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 11.7%. This is 94% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $98,200. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 69.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Leflore County is Black or African American, making up 74.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.0%) is well below the state average of 55.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (74.5% vs 36.9%).
Education
20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 82.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Leflore County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Leflore County, Mississippi?
Leflore County has a population of 27,432, making it the 33rd most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Leflore County?
The median household income in Leflore County is $33,188 with a poverty rate of 31.9%.
How many cities are in Leflore County, Mississippi?
Leflore County contains 6 Census-designated places.