Leflore County Summary

Life in Leflore County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Leflore County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Leflore County:

  • The population in Leflore County is 27,920.

  • The median home value in Leflore County is $78,155.

  • The median income in Leflore County is $33,115.

  • The median rent in Leflore County is $688.

  • The unemployment rate in Leflore County is 11.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Leflore County is 32.2%.

  • The average high in Leflore County is 79.4° and there are 128.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Leflore County

List Of Cities & Towns in Leflore County

Greenwood, MS Population 14,242

Itta Bena, MS Population 1,532

Mississippi Valley State University, MS Population 936

Schlater, MS Population 225

Morgan City, MS Population 186

Sidon, MS Population 174

Map Of Leflore County

Leflore County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Leflore County is 79.4°.

  • There are 82.85 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 128.9 inches of rain each year with 0.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:47 hours of sun each day in Leflore County.

StatLeflore County
Mean High79.4
Nice Days82.85
Rainfall128.9
Snowfall0.7
Sunny_hours5:47
79.4°
Average High
128.9
Inches of Rain

Leflore County Photos

Front Street Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Thomas Gregory | CC BY-SA 4.0
Howard
Source: Wikipedia
Roebuck Lake
Source: Wikipedia User Richard apple | CC BY-SA 3.0
Itta Bena Ms Wwi Parade Love And Service For Our Boys Float
Source: Public Domain

Leflore County Demographics

Population over time in Leflore County

The current population in Leflore County is 27,920. The population has decreased -2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 28,555 -0.7%
2021 28,764 -1.6%
2020 29,222 -

Gender in Leflore County

  • Leflore County is 53.0% female with 14,796 female residents.

  • Leflore County is 47.0% male with 13,124 male residents.

Female
53.0% (14,796)
Male
47.0% (13,124)
Gender Leflore County MS USA
Female 53.0% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 47.0% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Leflore County

Leflore County is:

  • 21.2% White with 5,920 White residents.

  • 74.6% African American with 20,841 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 97 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 76 Other residents.

  • 0.6% Two Or More with 158 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 812 Hispanic residents.

White
21.2% (5,920)
African American
74.6% (20,841)
American Indian
0.1% (16)
Asian
0.3% (97)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (76)
Two Or More
0.6% (158)
Hispanic
2.9% (812)

Table: Leflore County By Race

Race Leflore County MS USA
White 21.2% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 74.6% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.6% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.9% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Leflore County, Mississippi

  • 13.1% of households in Leflore County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.7% of households in Leflore County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Leflore County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Leflore County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Leflore County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Leflore County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Leflore County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Leflore County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Leflore County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Leflore County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
13.1% (3,654)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.7% (3,267)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.3% (4,001)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.9% (3,868)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (3,157)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.2% (2,848)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.0% (3,064)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.6% (1,841)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.1% (1,139)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (1,075)
Income Leflore County MS USA
Less than $10,000 13.1% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.7% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.3% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.9% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.2% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.6% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Leflore County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Leflore County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Leflore County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Leflore County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Leflore County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Leflore County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Leflore County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Leflore County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Leflore County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Leflore County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,954)
9-12th Grade
10% (2,792)
High School / GED
34% (9,492)
Some College
21% (5,863)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,512)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,512)
Master's Degree
7% (1,954)
Professional Degree
2% (558)
Doctorate Degree
1% (279)
Education Leflore County MS USA
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 34% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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