Leflore County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Leflore County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28083
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 594.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.30 sq mi
- Total Area
- 606.38 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.549790
- Longitude
- -90.294934
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,993
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,587
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,234 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 762 | 2.8% |
| White | 5,722 | 21.2% |
| Black | 20,195 | 74.8% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,131 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 463 | 2.4% |
| White | 4,514 | 23.0% |
| Black | 14,525 | 74.2% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,141
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $39,997
- Poverty Rate
- 30.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,133
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,662 | 20.9% |
| Black | 20,177 | 74.3% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,620
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,953 | 28.9% |
| Republican | 2,052 | 10.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,610 | 61.2% |
| Other | 5 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,564 | 41.5% |
| Female | 11,165 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,980 | 14.5% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 1.1% |
| Black | 16,806 | 81.5% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,844
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 28.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,274 | 42.8% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 15.7% |
| Black | 4,339 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 43 | 27.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,261 | 26.4% |
| Female | 3,425 | 30.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,733 (22.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,607 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,619
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $105,618
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $744
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 2.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.