Grenada County's estimated 2026 population is 20,587 with a growth rate of -0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grenada County is the 44th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 21,837 and has seen a growth of -5.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Grenada County includes 51.08% White, 44.79% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (51.08%)
Black or African American (44.79%)
Two or more races (3.24%)
Other race (0.75%)
Asian (0.09%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,902 | 51.08% |
| Black or African American | 9,559 | 44.79% |
| Two or more races | 691 | 3.24% |
| Other race | 160 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Grenada County's average per capita income is $35,789. Household income levels show a median of $47,998. The poverty rate stands at 22.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,817 | - |
| Families | $61,654 | $85,530 |
| Households | $47,998 | $70,611 |
| Non Families | $29,615 | $43,944 |
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