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Grenada County, MS
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Grenada County, Mississippi.
Population
21,217
Land area
422sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Grenada County
Grenada County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $48,804 a year, 14% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,200 (22% below Mississippi) and median rent is $807 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Grenada (12,375), Elliott (681) and Holcomb (336).
Local data for Grenada County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices3
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants70
- Affordable Housing5
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Grenada County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,804
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$132,200
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,605), German Americans (399), Italian Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,077
9,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,619
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $7,514 per person
PPP loans
$44.64M
1,268 loans, 6,372 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.92K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grenada County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grenada County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
399
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grenada County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grenada County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grenada County, MS?
- Grenada is the largest city or town in Grenada County, with about 12,375 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grenada County?
- Grenada County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38901, 38929, 38940.
- What is the population of Grenada County, MS?
- About 21,217 people live in Grenada County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grenada County?
- Grenada County borders Leflore County, Calhoun County, Yalobusha County, Tallahatchie County, Webster County, Carroll County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023