County

Leflore County, MS

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥27,576Population
💰$35,312Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$104,476Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊11.5%Unemployment▲ 134% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.3%Hispanic: 3%Black: 72.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White23.3%
Hispanic3.0%
Black72.3%
Asian0.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty29.8% ▲ 198% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment11.5% ▲ 134% above avg
No HS Diploma261 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,594 (30.9%)
Some College2,112 (14.2%)
Associates3,007 (20.2%)
Bachelors1,547 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree3,347 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College14.2%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55%Renter: 45%Tenure
Owner55.0%
Renter45.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,312 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$104,475 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$688/mo
Total Housing Units12,735
Vacant Units2,544

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Leflore County, MS

Leflore County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,576 residents. With a median age of 34.93, it is a relatively young county.

Leflore County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $35,311 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 11.5%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 29.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Leflore County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $104,475 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $688.

The residents of Leflore County are primarily Black (72.3%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Leflore County, MS is a lower-income area in Mississippi. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Leflore County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38930 Greenwood 23,326 $35,109 $108,000 $694 9.5% 33.0%
38941 Itta Bena 3,478 $33,967 $84,200 $650 25.6% 34.4%
38944 Minter City 235 $39,115 $56,200 — 10.1% 6.3%
38946 Morgan City 172 $18,833 $102,500 $917 7.8% 0.0%
38952 Schlater 365 $66,382 — $577 1.8% 43.8%

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