Sunflower County's estimated 2026 population is 22,677 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sunflower County is the 40th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,983 and has seen a growth of -21.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 34.8 years
There are 19,137 adults, (3,746 of whom are seniors) in Sunflower County.
Female: 11,593 (47.6%)
Male: 12,740 (52.4%)
The racial composition of Sunflower County includes 72.71% Black or African American, 23.12% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17,693 | 72.71% |
| White | 5,627 | 23.12% |
| Two or more races | 854 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.14% |
Sunflower County's average per capita income is $33,645. Household income levels show a median of $39,956. The poverty rate stands at 28.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,172 | - |
| Families | $50,046 | $70,959 |
| Households | $39,956 | $59,047 |
| Non Families | $20,655 | $32,745 |
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