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Leflore County, MS
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Leflore County, Mississippi.
Population
27,141
Land area
594sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Leflore County
Leflore County at a glance
- Leflore County is 27% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,277 a year, 38% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,200 (40% below Mississippi) and median rent is $689 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Greenwood (14,086), Itta Bena (1,967) and Mississippi Valley State University (741).
Local data for Leflore County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks12
- Post Offices8
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants94
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Leflore County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,277
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$101,200
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (896), Mexican Americans (790), German Americans (426).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,584
12,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,765
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $7,218 per person
PPP loans
$87.4M
1,816 loans, 10,778 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$271K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Leflore County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leflore County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
356
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
528
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leflore County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Leflore County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Leflore County, MS?
- Greenwood is the largest city or town in Leflore County, with about 14,086 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Leflore County?
- Leflore County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38930, 38941, 38944, 38946, 38952.
- What is the population of Leflore County, MS?
- About 27,141 people live in Leflore County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Leflore County?
- Leflore County borders Sunflower County, Grenada County, Holmes County, Tallahatchie County, Carroll County, Humphreys County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023