Sunflower County's estimated 2026 population is 21,207 with a growth rate of -4.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sunflower County is the 41st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,983 and has seen a growth of -26.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sunflower County includes 73.03% Black or African American, 23.44% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (73.03%)
White (23.44%)
Two or more races (2.9%)
Other race (0.26%)
Native American (0.2%)
Asian (0.17%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,498 | 73.03% |
| White | 5,937 | 23.44% |
| Two or more races | 735 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sunflower County's average per capita income is $32,685. Household income levels show a median of $40,265. The poverty rate stands at 29.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,800 | - |
| Families | $48,755 | $64,877 |
| Households | $40,265 | $55,026 |
| Non Families | $20,611 | $34,408 |
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