Sunflower County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sunflower County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28133
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 133
Geography
- Land Area
- 697.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 706.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.605529
- Longitude
- -90.595090
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,929
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,733
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,602 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 1.4% |
| White | 5,603 | 23.4% |
| Black | 17,708 | 74.0% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 82 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,471 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 1.4% |
| White | 4,754 | 25.4% |
| Black | 13,554 | 72.4% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 80 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,333
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $42,558
- Poverty Rate
- 25.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,133
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,627 | 23.1% |
| Black | 17,693 | 72.7% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,704
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,044 | 44.1% |
| Republican | 1,409 | 10.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,251 | 45.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,537 | 40.4% |
| Female | 7,557 | 55.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,420 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 1.0% |
| Black | 11,887 | 86.7% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,356
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 31.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 532 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 17.6% |
| Black | 3,712 | 31.2% |
| Asian | 14 | 19.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,652 | 29.8% |
| Female | 2,598 | 34.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,652 (22.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,668 (16.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,423
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $96,774
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $699
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 5.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.