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Sunflower, MS
Town in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
Population
976
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,610
ZIP codes
0
Sunflower and its ZIP codes
Sunflower at a glance
- Sunflower is about 26 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $19,951, 65% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,600 (54% below Mississippi) and median rent is $434 a month.
Local data for Sunflower, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunflower, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$19,951
Poverty rate
42.1%
Median home value
$77,600
Median rent
$434/mo
Homeownership
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11), Irish Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sunflower County. PPP loans are for Sunflower.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,411
8,082 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $5,991 per person
How people get to work
Sunflower, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.1%
- Carpooled19.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunflower, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
400
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunflower, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.6%
U.S. 33.3% +16.3 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Sunflower
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoorheadCity | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| IndianolaCity | 9.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| RulevilleCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Itta BenaCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| SchlaterTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| InvernessTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| ShawCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BoyleTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Morgan CityTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ClevelandCity | 18 mi | 7.6 |
| DrewCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| RenovaTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| IsolaTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunflower, MS in?
- Sunflower is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Sunflower, MS?
- About 976 people live in Sunflower, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunflower?
- Nearby places include Moorhead (6.6 mi), Doddsville (8.1 mi), Indianola (9.4 mi), Mississippi Valley State University (11 mi), Ruleville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023