Population 10,811 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Flowood
Household size in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Flowood are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 38.9, the median age in Flowood is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.9, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Flowood: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Flowood
Renters in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Flowood than nationally: 46.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 28.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Flowood than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Flowood has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west. Only one other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $958 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,067 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,301 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,527 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$569 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Flowood costs $1,527 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Jackson area ($1,161). Rents are up $569 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Flowood
Bachelor's degrees in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.2% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.0% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Flowood: 54.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Flowood: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Flowood
| Period | Flowood | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Flowood runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Flowood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowood | 2.29 | 38.9 | 6.4% | 46.1% | 6.3% | 2002 | $1,527 | 54.0% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Brandon | 2.65 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 16.0% | 7.1% | 1997 | $1,384 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Pearl | 2.45 | 38.2 | 16.5% | 36.6% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,155 | 23.4% | 86.0% | 4.4% |
| Ridgeland | 2.38 | 38.8 | 15.9% | 50.2% | 8.9% | 1992 | $1,815 | 51.2% | 94.8% | 4.0% |
| Whitfield | 1.78 | 36.3 | 13.7% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 1997 | $1,534 | 19.0% | 87.4% | 0.8% |
| Jackson area | 2.56 | 39.1 | 14.7% | 32.5% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,161 | 33.0% | 88.8% | 5.7% |
| Rankin | 2.58 | 43.9 | 6.3% | 3.5% | 10.4% | 1998 | $1,330 | 28.4% | 80.7% | 4.2% |
| Sherwood Forest | 2.73 | 35.3 | 8.2% | 15.0% | 10.2% | 1995 | $1,225 | 24.0% | 91.8% | 2.8% |
| Richland | 2.78 | 35.7 | 18.7% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 1993 | $1,210 | 23.1% | 90.0% | 5.6% |
| Robinhood | 2.65 | 43.0 | 3.9% | 9.9% | 21.9% | 1983 | $939 | 19.2% | 84.5% | 2.6% |
| Gulde | 2.53 | 45.6 | 4.8% | 3.0% | 11.4% | 1997 | $1,421 | 29.9% | 79.5% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Flowood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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