Population 27,141 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Leflore County
Household size in Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Leflore County average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Mississippi overall, where it has 2.57 people. Household size has dropped from 2.84 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Leflore County is young: half of its residents are under 34.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has crept up from 33.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Mississippi county is younger.
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 Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Leflore County (24.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Mississippi counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only three of 82.
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 Leflore County
Renters in Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.6% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Leflore County than nationally: 47.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 61.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only three of Mississippi's 82 counties 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 Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.2% of the housing in Leflore County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Leflore County leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. Few Mississippi counties have older homes: only three of 82.
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 Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $504 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $595 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $603 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $770 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Leflore County pays $770 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $266 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 Leflore County
Bachelor's degrees in Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Leflore County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Mississippi counties, though, Leflore County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.9% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Leflore County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 12.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Leflore County
| Period | Leflore County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Leflore County runs well above the national rate: 16.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Leflore County has the highest unemployment rate of any Mississippi county. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Leflore County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leflore County | 2.70 | 34.6 | 24.4% | 47.6% | 19.2% | 1973 | $770 | 21.5% | 82.5% | 16.1% |
| Carroll County | 2.28 | 48.2 | 15.1% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 1985 | $631 | 20.7% | 83.0% | 1.7% |
| Sunflower County | 2.74 | 37.3 | 24.5% | 45.1% | 15.9% | 1978 | $698 | 16.6% | 76.6% | 11.6% |
| Montgomery County | 2.29 | 44.1 | 12.5% | 24.2% | 24.1% | 1982 | $833 | 18.7% | 82.3% | 6.6% |
| Webster County | 2.41 | 40.2 | 9.3% | 23.9% | 19.3% | 1983 | $644 | 21.3% | 86.6% | 5.4% |
| Oktibbeha County | 2.13 | 30.6 | 9.4% | 52.0% | 15.1% | 1994 | $936 | 48.1% | 91.7% | 5.6% |
| Clay County | 2.36 | 41.9 | 17.6% | 28.7% | 14.1% | 1984 | $932 | 17.2% | 83.9% | 7.1% |
| Drew County | 2.32 | 37.3 | 15.1% | 36.3% | 11.7% | 1985 | $774 | 25.6% | 88.9% | 7.9% |
| Lowndes County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 16.6% | 38.7% | 14.4% | 1982 | $927 | 28.0% | 89.6% | 6.5% |
| Bradley County | 2.71 | 41.9 | 12.2% | 34.0% | 23.4% | 1976 | $691 | 15.3% | 85.4% | 6.5% |
| Calhoun County | 2.69 | 44.7 | 5.6% | 12.2% | 30.7% | 1982 | $808 | 19.5% | 87.0% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hancock County, WV · Santa Isabel Municipio, PR · Saluda County, SC · Sabine Parish, LA · Sabana Grande Municipio, PR · Inyo County, CA · Harvey County, KS · Harris County, GA · Hardin County, TN · Hardin County, OH
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 Leflore County. 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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