Grenada County's 2026 population is estimated at 20,587, reflecting a -0.83% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Grenada County is the 44th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 21,837 and has grown -5.72% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 37.8 years
There are 16,084 adults, (3,989 of whom are seniors) in Grenada County.
Female: 10,993 (51.8%)
Male: 10,224 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Grenada County includes 50.33% White, 44.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,678 | 50.33% |
| Black or African American | 9,489 | 44.72% |
| Two or more races | 854 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 169 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.04% |
Grenada County 's average per capita income is $36,898. Household income levels show a median of $48,804. The poverty rate stands at 24.61%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,565 | - |
| Families | $65,813 | $86,765 |
| Households | $48,804 | $72,152 |
| Non Families | $30,836 | $43,850 |
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