Sunflower County's 2026 population is estimated at 22,677, reflecting a -0.94% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sunflower County is the 40th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,983 and has grown -21.76% since 2010.
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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