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Leflore County Population and Races

 
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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Leflore County is 31,772, which is 16.27% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 4.91% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%. The Leflore County population density is 52.40 people per square mile, which is lower than the state average density of 61.62 people per square mile and is lower than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Leflore County is black, which represent 72.01% of the total population. The average Leflore County education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 31,772. #27

Population Growth Since 2000, #72

Leflore County
-16.27%
Mississippi
4.91%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #27

Leflore County
52.40 per square mile
Mississippi
61.62 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:8,008 (25.20%, #76)
Black:22,880 (72.01%, #8)
Hispanic:761 (2.40%, #26)
Asian:241 (0.76%, #17)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):152 (0.48%, #10)
One Race, Other:273 (0.86%, see rank)
Two or More Races:218 (0.69%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

28,637 (90.13%) out of the total population of 31,772 reported first ancestry.

 Leflore County% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Arab680.21%, see rank0.19%0.56%
Czech70.02%, see rank0.07%0.47%
Danish00.00%, see rank0.08%0.42%
Dutch910.29%, see rank0.62%1.40%
English8462.66%, see rank7.58%8.02%
French2080.65%, see rank2.69%3.34%
German4481.41%, see rank5.56%15.03%
Greek00.00%, see rank0.10%0.41%
Hungarian00.00%, see rank0.07%0.46%
Irish9512.99%, see rank8.44%10.80%
Italian720.23%, see rank1.87%5.52%
Norwegian220.07%, see rank0.20%1.42%
Polish00.00%, see rank0.44%3.01%
Portuguese00.00%, see rank0.06%0.44%
Russian00.00%, see rank0.13%0.92%
Scotch-Irish1840.58%, see rank1.58%0.99%
Scottish2230.70%, see rank1.46%1.72%
Subsaharan African3000.94%, see rank0.62%0.95%
Swedish210.07%, see rank0.27%1.27%
Swiss00.00%, see rank0.07%0.30%
Ukrainian00.00%, see rank0.03%0.31%
American2,9349.23%, see rank11.78%7.12%
Welsh00.00%, see rank0.28%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 15,155 (47.70%, see rank)
Females: 16,617 (52.30%, see rank)

Leflore County
Male: 47.70%
Female: 52.30%
Mississippi
Male: 48.55%
Female: 51.45%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Leflore County
32.60 years old
Mississippi
36.30 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Leflore County
30.70 years old
Mississippi
34.90 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Leflore County
34.70 years old
Mississippi
37.80 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Leflore County% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Under 5 years2,5067.89%, see rank6.75%6.36%
5 to 9 years2,4867.82%, see rank6.89%6.51%
10 to 14 years2,2226.99%, see rank7.08%6.59%
15 to 19 years2,6138.22%, see rank7.18%6.85%
20 to 24 years2,5558.04%, see rank7.44%7.13%
25 to 34 years4,35913.72%, see rank12.98%13.47%
35 to 44 years3,69311.62%, see rank12.50%12.96%
45 to 54 years3,85312.13%, see rank13.50%14.09%
55 to 64 years3,63611.44%, see rank12.18%12.29%
65 to 74 years2,0636.49%, see rank7.75%7.64%
75 to 84 1,1033.47%, see rank4.21%4.25%
85 years and over6832.15%, see rank1.55%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Leflore CountyMississippiU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population19,390, 100%1,929,591209,056,129
Less Than High School5,222, 26.93%, see rank18.06%13.67%
High School Graduate5,949, 30.68%, see rank30.25%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree4,614, 23.80%, see rank31.29%29.09%
Bachelor Degree2,342, 12.08%, see rank12.90%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree1,263, 6.51%, see rank7.51%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.34, see rank12.9413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Leflore County MississippiU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten1,44084.58%15.42%79.87%20.13%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)3,56390.68%, see rank9.32%, see rank89.76%10.24%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)2,25787.86%, see rank12.14%, see rank88.29%11.71%90.60%9.40%
College2,34497.87%, see rank2.13%, see rank87.67%12.33%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School26399.24%, see rank0.76%, see rank74.93%25.07%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Leflore CountyMississippiU.S.
Total Households10,891, 100%1,092,627116,211,092
Average Household Size2.76, see rank2.642.63
1 Person Households3,660, 33.61%, see rank27.31%27.57%
2 or More Person Households7,231, 66.39%, see rank72.69%72.43%
Family Households (Families)6,983, 64.12%, see rank68.69%66.22%
Average Family Size3.70, see rank3.303.32
Married-Couple Family3,133, 28.77%, see rank45.22%48.42%
Nonfamily Households3,908, 35.88%, see rank31.31%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Leflore County%MississippiU.S.
15 Years and Over Total24,558see rank2,365,897252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over11,444100%, see rank1,133,229123,281,364
Never Married5,91251.66%, see rank35.54%35.77%
Married4,28037.40%, see rank50.55%52.04%
Widowed3402.97%, see rank2.91%2.57%
Divorced9127.97%, see rank11.00%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over13,114100%, see rank1,232,668129,692,771
Never Married6,07046.29%, see rank30.41%29.48%
Married3,96530.23%, see rank46.21%49.19%
Widowed1,54611.79%, see rank10.86%9.16%
Divorced1,53311.69%, see rank12.51%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Leflore County%MississippiU.S.
Native30,89797.25%, see rank97.76%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence28,03288.23%, see rank71.47%58.73%
Born in Different State2,7828.76%, see rank25.73%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		830.26%, see rank0.56%1.42%
Foreign Born8752.75%, see rank2.24%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship2110.66%, see rank0.79%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship6642.09%, see rank1.46%7.09%
Born In Europe70.02%, see rank0.23%1.53%
Born In Asia5701.79%, see rank0.75%3.82%
Born In Africa230.07%, see rank0.06%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.01%0.07%
Born In Latin America2660.84%, see rank1.15%6.83%
Born In Northern America90.03%, see rank0.05%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Leflore County%MississippiU.S.
English10,56396.99%, see rank95.53%79.39%
Spanish1621.49%, see rank2.64%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages470.43%, see rank0.89%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages1091.00%, see rank0.67%3.36%
Other100.09%, see rank0.28%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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