Sunflower County, MS Map & Demographics
Sunflower County Map
Sunflower County Overview
$18,851
PER CAPITA INCOME
$48,760
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,403
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,187
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
25,867
TOTAL POPULATION
13,798
MALE POPULATION
12,069
FEMALE POPULATION
114.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
9,838
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Sunflower County Area Codes
Income in Sunflower County
Income Overview in Sunflower County
Per Capita Income in Sunflower County is $18,851, while median incomes of families and households are $48,760 and $37,403 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 25,867 | $18,851 |
| Median Family Income | 5,144 | $48,760 |
| Mean Family Income | 5,144 | $65,092 |
| Median Household Income | 8,136 | $37,403 |
| Mean Household Income | 8,136 | $54,272 |
| Income Deficit | 5,144 | $12,187 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 25,867 | 17.94% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 25,867 | 82.06¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 25,867 | 0.49 |
Earnings by Sex in Sunflower County
Average Earnings in Sunflower County are $27,568, $30,981 for men and $25,422 for women, a difference of 17.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 4,918 (48.5%) | $30,981 |
| Female | 5,213 (51.5%) | $25,422 |
| Total | 10,131 (100.0%) | $27,568 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sunflower County
The most common earnings brackets in Sunflower County are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (421 | 8.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (424 | 8.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 343 (7.0%) | 416 (8.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 252 (5.1%) | 280 (5.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 134 (2.7%) | 213 (4.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 116 (2.4%) | 193 (3.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 281 (5.7%) | 191 (3.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 63 (1.3%) | 227 (4.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 191 (3.9%) | 318 (6.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 171 (3.5%) | 284 (5.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 135 (2.8%) | 207 (4.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 386 (7.9%) | 252 (4.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 334 (6.8%) | 382 (7.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 421 (8.6%) | 379 (7.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 311 (6.3%) | 297 (5.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 192 (3.9%) | 180 (3.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 417 (8.5%) | 367 (7.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 183 (3.7%) | 181 (3.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 318 (6.5%) | 424 (8.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 152 (3.1%) | 111 (2.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 265 (5.4%) | 164 (3.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 253 (5.1%) | 147 (2.8%) |
| Total | 4,918 (100.0%) | 5,213 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sunflower County
Average earnings in Sunflower County are $33,634 for men and $28,393 for women, a difference of 15.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $20,517. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,685, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,417.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $20,517 | $15,417 |
| High School Diploma | $24,748 | $18,540 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $37,021 | $26,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,750 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,283 | $49,685 |
| Total | $33,634 | $28,393 |
Family Income in Sunflower County
Family Income Brackets in Sunflower County
According to the Sunflower County family income data, there are 910 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.7% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 98 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 396 | 7.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 273 | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 556 | 10.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 550 | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 910 | 17.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 772 | 15.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 689 | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 720 | 14.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 98 | 1.9% |
| $200,000+ | 170 | 3.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sunflower County
4-person families (905 | 17.6%) account for the highest median family income in Sunflower County with $57,878 per family, while 2-person families (2,320 | 45.1%) have the highest median income of $20,143 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,320 (45.1%) | $40,286 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,223 (23.8%) | $55,819 |
| 4-Person Families | 905 (17.6%) | $57,878 |
| 5-Person Families | 549 (10.7%) | $55,223 |
| 6-Person Families | 83 (1.6%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 64 (1.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 5,144 (100.0%) | $48,760 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sunflower County
The median family income in Sunflower County is $48,760, with families comprising 3+ earners (277) having the highest median family income of $110,677, while families with no earners (1,007) have the lowest median family income of $22,428, accounting for 5.4% and 19.6% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,007 (19.6%) | $22,428 |
| 1 Earner | 2,150 (41.8%) | $37,256 |
| 2 Earners | 1,710 (33.2%) | $90,156 |
| 3+ Earners | 277 (5.4%) | $110,677 |
| Total | 5,144 (100.0%) | $48,760 |
Household Income in Sunflower County
Household Income Brackets in Sunflower County
With 1,269 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Sunflower County, accounting for 15.6% of all households. In contrast, only 122 households (1.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 887 | 10.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 984 | 12.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,147 | 14.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 732 | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,163 | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,269 | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 854 | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 781 | 9.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 122 | 1.5% |
| $200,000+ | 203 | 2.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Sunflower County
The median household income in Sunflower County is $37,403, with the highest median household income of $47,556 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,532 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,404, with 2,327 households (28.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 360 (4.4%) | $38,269 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,532 (31.1%) | $47,556 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,917 (35.8%) | $45,401 |
| 65+ Years | 2,327 (28.6%) | $25,404 |
| Total | 8,136 (100.0%) | $37,403 |
Poverty in Sunflower County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunflower County
With 26.4% poverty level for males and 30.8% for females among the residents of Sunflower County, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 183 males (71.8%) and 338 females (57.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 269 (38.5%) | 341 (49.9%) |
| 5 Years | 82 (63.6%) | 10 (9.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 234 (29.0%) | 295 (34.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 199 (33.6%) | 338 (57.8%) |
| 15 Years | 139 (54.3%) | 148 (45.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 183 (71.8%) | 112 (50.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 345 (29.1%) | 309 (30.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 358 (18.4%) | 459 (30.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 243 (19.3%) | 284 (20.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 274 (24.3%) | 429 (30.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 170 (19.0%) | 316 (20.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 118 (14.1%) | 297 (24.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 141 (30.1%) | 254 (32.0%) |
| Total | 2,755 (26.4%) | 3,592 (30.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunflower County
According to the poverty statistics in Sunflower County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 85.9% of males and 90.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 430 (61.5%) | 342 (50.1%) |
| 5 Years | 47 (36.4%) | 100 (90.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 572 (71.0%) | 557 (65.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 394 (66.4%) | 247 (42.2%) |
| 15 Years | 117 (45.7%) | 181 (55.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 72 (28.2%) | 109 (49.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 841 (70.9%) | 721 (70.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,587 (81.6%) | 1,027 (69.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,018 (80.7%) | 1,109 (79.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 854 (75.7%) | 981 (69.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 724 (81.0%) | 1,256 (79.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 717 (85.9%) | 910 (75.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 327 (69.9%) | 540 (68.0%) |
| Total | 7,700 (73.7%) | 8,080 (69.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sunflower County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sunflower County show that 7.0% or 185 of the total 2,633 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.5%, comprising of 138 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,484 (91.5%) | 138 (8.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 798 (94.4%) | 47 (5.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 166 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,448 (93.0%) | 185 (7.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sunflower County
According to the poverty data in Sunflower County, 20.2% or 71 single-father households and 39.9% or 862 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 households (26.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 17 (11.3%) | 42 (7.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 54 (26.9%) | 520 (42.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 253 (72.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
| Total | 71 (20.2%) | 862 (39.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sunflower County
The poverty data for Sunflower County shows that 185 of the married-couple family households (7.0%) and 933 of the single-parent households (37.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 138 households (8.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 138 (8.5%) | 59 (8.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 47 (5.6%) | 574 (40.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 253 (72.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
| Total | 185 (7.0%) | 933 (37.2%) |
Race in Sunflower County
The most populous races in Sunflower County are Black / African American (19,027 | 73.6%), White / Caucasian (6,096 | 23.6%), and Two or more Races (628 | 2.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Black / African American | 19,027 | 73.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 486 | 1.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 34 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 6,096 | 23.6% |
| Two or more Races | 628 | 2.4% |
| Some other Race | 66 | 0.3% |
| Total | 25,867 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Sunflower County
The most populous ancestries reported in Sunflower County are American (2,126 | 8.2%), English (1,270 | 4.9%), Irish (960 | 3.7%), German (514 | 2.0%), and Mexican (399 | 1.5%), together accounting for 20.4% of all Sunflower County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 41 | 0.2% |
| American | 2,126 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 11 | 0.0% |
| British | 98 | 0.4% |
| Canadian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 51 | 0.2% |
| Chippewa | 16 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 42 | 0.2% |
| Comanche | 44 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 1 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
| English | 1,270 | 4.9% |
| European | 16 | 0.1% |
| French | 67 | 0.3% |
| French Canadian | 2 | 0.0% |
| German | 514 | 2.0% |
| Hungarian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 960 | 3.7% |
| Italian | 258 | 1.0% |
| Korean | 9 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 11 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 399 | 1.5% |
| Nigerian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 20 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 83 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 105 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 110 | 0.4% |
| Sri Lankan | 7 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 63 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 12 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 3 | 0.0% | View All 32 Rows |
Immigrants in Sunflower County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sunflower County came from Central America (188 | 0.7%), Latin America (188 | 0.7%), Mexico (188 | 0.7%), Asia (9 | 0.0%), and Philippines (9 | 0.0%), together accounting for 2.3% of all Sunflower County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 9 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 188 | 0.7% |
| Ghana | 3 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 188 | 0.7% |
| Mexico | 188 | 0.7% |
| Philippines | 9 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 9 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 3 | 0.0% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Sunflower County
Sex and Age in Sunflower County
The most populous age groups in Sunflower County are 25 to 29 Years (1,425 | 10.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (949 | 7.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 714 (5.2%) | 693 (5.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 798 (5.8%) | 598 (5.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 730 (5.3%) | 949 (7.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 909 (6.6%) | 900 (7.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,080 (7.8%) | 875 (7.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,425 (10.3%) | 784 (6.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,226 (8.9%) | 702 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 962 (7.0%) | 614 (5.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 1,084 (7.9%) | 779 (6.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 988 (7.2%) | 661 (5.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 877 (6.4%) | 749 (6.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 864 (6.3%) | 846 (7.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 587 (4.3%) | 744 (6.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 568 (4.1%) | 802 (6.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 465 (3.4%) | 442 (3.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 232 (1.7%) | 254 (2.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 175 (1.3%) | 348 (2.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 114 (0.8%) | 329 (2.7%) |
| Total | 13,798 (100.0%) | 12,069 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Sunflower County
Median Family Size in Sunflower County
The median family size in Sunflower County is 3.50 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,160 | 42.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.87 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,633 | 51.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.19 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,633 (51.2%) | 3.19 |
| Single Male/Father | 351 (6.8%) | 3.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,160 (42.0%) | 3.87 |
| Total Families | 5,144 (100.0%) | 3.50 |
Median Household Size in Sunflower County
The median household size in Sunflower County is 2.72 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,160 | 26.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.01 persons per household. non-family households (2,992 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,633 (32.4%) | 3.21 |
| Single Male/Father | 351 (4.3%) | 3.80 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,160 (26.6%) | 4.01 |
| Non-family | 2,992 (36.8%) | 1.22 |
| Total Households | 8,136 (100.0%) | 2.72 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sunflower County
Out of a total of 8,136 households in Sunflower County, 5,144 (63.2%) are family households, while 2,992 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,191, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,655.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,655 (32.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,191 (26.9%) | 243 (3.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,221 (15.0%) | 93 (1.1%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,000 (12.3%) | 1 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 542 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 111 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 79 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,144 (63.2%) | 2,992 (36.8%) |
Female Fertility in Sunflower County
Fertility by Age in Sunflower County
Average fertility rate in Sunflower County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 122.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 99.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 3 (1.0%) | 3.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 289 (99.0%) | 122.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 292 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sunflower County
28.8% of women with births (292) in Sunflower County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 70.9% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 84 (29.1%) | 205 (70.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 84 (28.8%) | 208 (71.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Sunflower County
Average fertility rate in Sunflower County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 117.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.9% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 17 (5.8%) | 14.0 |
| High School Diploma | 90 (30.8%) | 69.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 99 (33.9%) | 57.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 76 (26.0%) | 117.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (3.4%) | 19.0 |
| Total | 292 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sunflower County
71.2% of women with births in Sunflower County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 8 (47.1%) | 9 (52.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 90 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 23 (23.2%) | 76 (76.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 43 (56.6%) | 33 (43.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 84 (28.8%) | 208 (71.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Sunflower County
Employment by Class of Employer in Sunflower County
Among the 8,599 employed individuals in Sunflower County, private company employees (5,306 | 61.7%), state government employees (949 | 11.0%), and local government employees (907 | 10.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 5,306 | 61.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 282 | 3.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 392 | 4.6% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 527 | 6.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 907 | 10.5% |
| State Government Employees | 949 | 11.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 236 | 2.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 8,599 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Sunflower County
According to the labor force statistics for Sunflower County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,800), 47.3% or 9,838 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.1% or 1,092 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 74.0% or 1,635 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.6% or 58 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 236 (19.3%) | 58 (24.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,239 (63.4%) | 230 (18.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,635 (74.0%) | 198 (12.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,166 (60.5%) | 215 (18.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,768 (51.4%) | 157 (8.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,726 (52.7%) | 166 (9.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 872 (51.0%) | 33 (3.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 527 (39.6%) | 14 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 540 (23.7%) | 12 (2.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 125 (8.6%) | 7 (5.6%) |
| Total | 9,838 (47.3%) | 1,092 (11.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sunflower County
According to labor force statistics for Sunflower County, 55.4% of individuals (7,696) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,892) are in the labor force, with 10.2% or 785 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.1% or 1,820 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.6% or 186 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 787 (27.2%) | 683 (23.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,281 (50.7%) | 427 (9.5%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,804 (65.5%) | 283 (6.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,820 (82.1%) | 239 (10.8%) |
| Total | 7,696 (55.4%) | 1,417 (10.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Sunflower County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sunflower County are Community & Social Service (972 | 11.1%), Management (947 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (849 | 9.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (625 | 7.1%), and Health Technologists (394 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sunflower County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Management (70.3%), and Architecture & Engineering (64.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.4%), and Health Technologists (89.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 666 (70.3%) | 281 (29.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 140 (55.8%) | 111 (44.2%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 35 (58.3%) | 25 (41.7%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 7 (38.9%) | 11 (61.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 25 (64.1%) | 14 (35.9%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 154 (15.8%) | 818 (84.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 23 (24.2%) | 72 (75.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 127 (15.0%) | 722 (85.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 4 (16.0%) | 21 (84.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 66 (10.6%) | 559 (89.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 42 (10.7%) | 352 (89.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,061 (37.2%) | 1,794 (62.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,114 (47.1%) | 4,625 (52.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Sunflower County are Food Preparation & Serving (563 | 6.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (511 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (414 | 4.7%), Healthcare Support (374 | 4.3%), and Law Enforcement (288 | 3.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Sunflower County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (68.4%), Personal Care & Service (64.7%), and Security & Protection (56.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (75.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 33 (8.8%) | 341 (91.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 232 (56.0%) | 182 (44.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 35 (27.8%) | 91 (72.2%) |
| Law Enforcement | 197 (68.4%) | 91 (31.6%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 139 (24.7%) | 424 (75.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 204 (39.9%) | 307 (60.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 75 (64.7%) | 41 (35.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 683 (34.5%) | 1,295 (65.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,114 (47.1%) | 4,625 (52.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sunflower County are Office & Administration (901 | 10.3%), and Sales & Related (667 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 265 (39.7%) | 402 (60.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 164 (18.2%) | 737 (81.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 429 (27.4%) | 1,139 (72.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,114 (47.1%) | 4,625 (52.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sunflower County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (364 | 4.2%), Construction & Extraction (356 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (141 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 139 (98.6%) | 2 (1.4%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 356 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 356 (97.8%) | 8 (2.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 851 (98.8%) | 10 (1.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,114 (47.1%) | 4,625 (52.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sunflower County are Production (703 | 8.0%), Material Moving (510 | 5.8%), and Transportation (264 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 424 (60.3%) | 279 (39.7%) |
| Transportation | 255 (96.6%) | 9 (3.4%) |
| Material Moving | 411 (80.6%) | 99 (19.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,090 (73.8%) | 387 (26.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,114 (47.1%) | 4,625 (52.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Sunflower County
Employment Industries in Sunflower County
The major employment industries in Sunflower County include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,408 | 16.1%), Educational Services (1,223 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (940 | 10.8%), Manufacturing (842 | 9.6%), and Public Administration (734 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sunflower County
The Sunflower County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (99.6%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (95.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (87.6%), Professional & Scientific (87.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (83.5%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 487 (91.2%) | 47 (8.8%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 449 (99.6%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| Manufacturing | 589 (70.0%) | 253 (30.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 202 (87.5%) | 29 (12.6%) |
| Retail Trade | 540 (57.5%) | 400 (42.5%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 294 (68.5%) | 135 (31.5%) |
| Utilities | 77 (81.0%) | 18 (19.0%) |
| Information | 20 (18.7%) | 87 (81.3%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 71 (26.6%) | 196 (73.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 122 (95.3%) | 6 (4.7%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 9 (12.9%) | 61 (87.1%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 27 (44.3%) | 34 (55.7%) |
| Educational Services | 293 (24.0%) | 930 (76.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 174 (12.4%) | 1,234 (87.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 49 (36.0%) | 87 (64.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 115 (16.5%) | 582 (83.5%) |
| Public Administration | 342 (46.6%) | 392 (53.4%) |
| Total | 4,114 (47.1%) | 4,625 (52.9%) |
Education in Sunflower County
School Enrollment in Sunflower County
The most common levels of schooling among the 5,748 students in Sunflower County are middle school (1,315 | 22.9%), high school (1,315 | 22.9%), and college / undergraduate (1,095 | 19.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 335 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 411 | 7.1% |
| Elementary School | 1,058 | 18.4% |
| Middle School | 1,315 | 22.9% |
| High School | 1,315 | 22.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,095 | 19.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 219 | 3.8% |
| Total | 5,748 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sunflower County
Out of a total of 5,748 students who are enrolled in schools in Sunflower County, 902 (15.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,846 (84.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 72 (34.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 515 (94.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 277 (87.9%) | 38 (12.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,102 (82.5%) | 234 (17.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,302 (84.7%) | 235 (15.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 818 (85.0%) | 144 (15.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 490 (85.7%) | 82 (14.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 515 (94.5%) | 30 (5.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 202 (74.5%) | 69 (25.5%) |
| 35 Years and over | 138 (65.7%) | 72 (34.3%) |
| Total | 4,846 (84.3%) | 902 (15.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sunflower County
Education (1,010 | 31.6%), business (613 | 19.2%), arts & humanities (353 | 11.0%), science & technology (306 | 9.6%), and liberal arts & history (162 | 5.1%) are the most common fields of study among 3,200 individuals in Sunflower County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 106 | 3.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 158 | 4.9% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 59 | 1.8% |
| Psychology | 45 | 1.4% |
| Social Sciences | 133 | 4.2% |
| Engineering | 79 | 2.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 26 | 0.8% |
| Science & Technology | 306 | 9.6% |
| Business | 613 | 19.2% |
| Education | 1,010 | 31.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 47 | 1.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 162 | 5.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 77 | 2.4% |
| Communications | 26 | 0.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 353 | 11.0% |
| Total | 3,200 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Sunflower County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sunflower County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sunflower County are males with 2 vehicles (1,535, accounting for 37.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,637, making up 34.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 153 (3.7%) | 173 (3.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 719 (17.6%) | 1,360 (30.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,535 (37.7%) | 1,637 (36.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 922 (22.6%) | 654 (14.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 413 (10.1%) | 363 (8.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 334 (8.2%) | 251 (5.7%) |
| Total | 4,076 (100.0%) | 4,438 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Sunflower County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sunflower County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,724 commuters, 20.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,396 commuters, 17.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,345 commuters, 16.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 835 | 10.1% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,724 | 20.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,396 | 17.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,345 | 16.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 759 | 9.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 351 | 4.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 710 | 8.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 218 | 2.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 129 | 1.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 410 | 5.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 167 | 2.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 191 | 2.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Sunflower County
The most common commute times in Sunflower County are 5 to 9 minutes (771 commuters, 20.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (953 commuters, 21.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 396 (10.3%) | 439 (10.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 771 (20.2%) | 953 (21.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 556 (14.5%) | 840 (19.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 596 (15.6%) | 749 (17.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 399 (10.4%) | 360 (8.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 232 (6.1%) | 119 (2.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 277 (7.2%) | 433 (9.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 100 (2.6%) | 118 (2.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 20 (0.5%) | 109 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 238 (6.2%) | 172 (3.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 107 (2.8%) | 60 (1.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 135 (3.5%) | 56 (1.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sunflower County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Sunflower County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (586, 15.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (925, 21.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 210 (5.5%) | 124 (2.8%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 149 (3.9%) | 56 (1.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 243 (6.4%) | 186 (4.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 292 (7.6%) | 196 (4.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 586 (15.3%) | 563 (12.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 502 (13.1%) | 831 (18.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 563 (14.7%) | 925 (21.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 455 (11.9%) | 357 (8.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 46 (1.2%) | 219 (5.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 42 (1.1%) | 176 (4.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 16 (0.4%) | 108 (2.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 10 (0.3%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 212 (5.5%) | 220 (5.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 501 (13.1%) | 435 (9.9%) |
| Total | 3,827 (100.0%) | 4,408 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Sunflower County
Occupancy by Ownership in Sunflower County
Of the total 8,136 dwellings in Sunflower County, owner-occupied units account for 4,556 (56.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,580 (44.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,556 | 56.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,580 | 44.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 8,136 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Sunflower County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,655 | 32.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,434 | 29.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,314 | 16.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,733 | 21.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,136 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sunflower County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,158 (43.6%) | 1,497 (56.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,644 (67.5%) | 790 (32.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 726 (55.2%) | 588 (44.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,028 (59.3%) | 705 (40.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 4,556 (56.0%) | 3,580 (44.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sunflower County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 559 (36.2%) | 983 (63.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 995 (44.8%) | 1,224 (55.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,546 (58.6%) | 1,091 (41.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,456 (83.8%) | 282 (16.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sunflower County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,538 | 18.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,354 | 16.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,417 | 17.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,500 | 18.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,438 | 17.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 639 | 7.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 250 | 3.1% |
| Total | 8,136 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Sunflower County
Median Income by Occupancy in Sunflower County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,556 (56.0%) | $56,295 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,580 (44.0%) | $20,465 |
| Average | 8,136 (100.0%) | $37,403 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sunflower County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 180 (4.0%) | 252 (7.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 59 (1.3%) | 393 (11.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 226 (5.0%) | 755 (21.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 259 (5.7%) | 350 (9.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 244 (5.4%) | 296 (8.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 436 (9.6%) | 297 (8.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 667 (14.6%) | 493 (13.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 711 (15.6%) | 556 (15.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 712 (15.6%) | 145 (4.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 762 (16.7%) | 23 (0.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 300 (6.6%) | 20 (0.6%) |
| Total | 4,556 (100.0%) | 3,580 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sunflower County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 633 (13.9%) | 414 (11.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,112 (24.4%) | 415 (11.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,088 (23.9%) | 1,327 (37.1%) |
| $800 to $999 | 501 (11.0%) | 588 (16.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 803 (17.6%) | 240 (6.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 253 (5.6%) | 7 (0.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 80 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 57 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 29 (0.6%) | 3 (0.1%) |
| Total | 4,556 (100.0%) | 3,580 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Sunflower County
Housing Structures in Sunflower County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,140 | 75.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 90 | 1.1% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 298 | 3.7% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 294 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 725 | 8.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 158 | 1.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 431 | 5.3% |
| Total | 8,136 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sunflower County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,265 (69.5%) | 1,875 (30.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 56 (62.2%) | 34 (37.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 298 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 14 (4.8%) | 280 (95.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 725 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 158 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 221 (51.3%) | 210 (48.7%) |
| Total | 4,556 (56.0%) | 3,580 (44.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sunflower County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 225 (6.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 54 (1.2%) | 618 (17.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,410 (30.9%) | 1,704 (47.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,905 (41.8%) | 915 (25.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,187 (26.1%) | 118 (3.3%) |
| Total | 4,556 (100.0%) | 3,580 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sunflower County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,851 (62.6%) | 1,801 (50.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 523 (11.5%) | 187 (5.2%) |
| Electricity | 1,168 (25.6%) | 1,529 (42.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 8 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (1.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 6 (0.1%) | 24 (0.7%) |
| Total | 4,556 (100.0%) | 3,580 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Sunflower County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 234 (5.1%) | 522 (14.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,253 (27.5%) | 1,888 (52.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,707 (37.5%) | 735 (20.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,362 (29.9%) | 435 (12.1%) |
| Total | 4,556 (100.0%) | 3,580 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Sunflower County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sunflower County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,551 | 2,005 |
| Median Property Value | $88,500 | $113,300 |
| Median Household Income | $47,756 | $177 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $398 | $29 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $728 | $397 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sunflower County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 613 (24.0%) | 136 (6.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 757 (29.7%) | 680 (33.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,120 (43.9%) | 1,096 (54.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 40 (1.6%) | 72 (3.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 8 (0.3%) | 10 (0.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 13 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.5%) |
| Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 2,005 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sunflower County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 208 (8.2%) | 33 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 465 (18.2%) | 31 (1.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 308 (12.1%) | 264 (13.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 474 (18.6%) | 128 (6.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 419 (16.4%) | 193 (9.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 245 (9.6%) | 292 (14.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 309 (12.1%) | 467 (23.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 123 (4.8%) | 453 (22.6%) |
| Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 2,005 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sunflower County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,243 (48.7%) | 79,764 (3,978.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 424 (16.6%) | 1,193 (59.5%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 206 (8.1%) | 364 (18.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 632 (24.8%) | 176 (8.8%) |
| Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 2,005 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sunflower County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 844 (33.1%) | 15 (0.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 390 (15.3%) | 493 (24.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 351 (13.8%) | 664 (33.1%) |
| Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 2,005 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Sunflower County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunflower County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,577 (95.8%) | 69 (4.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,139 (97.2%) | 119 (2.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,921 (78.2%) | 535 (21.8%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,344 (75.4%) | 765 (24.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,260 (85.2%) | 394 (14.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,142 (84.4%) | 396 (15.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,179 (88.4%) | 287 (11.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,010 (98.4%) | 32 (1.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,262 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 19,834 (88.4%) | 2,597 (11.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sunflower County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,577 (95.8%) | 69 (4.2%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,139 (97.2%) | 119 (2.8%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,921 (78.2%) | 535 (21.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sunflower County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 5,535 (87.9%) | 764 (12.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,687 (87.1%) | 694 (12.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,323 (89.0%) | 411 (11.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,624 (90.0%) | 292 (10.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,412 (90.1%) | 373 (9.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunflower County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,138 (69.1%) | 490 (29.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,846 (66.8%) | 1,432 (33.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 631 (25.7%) | 1,377 (56.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 715 (23.0%) | 1,706 (54.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 750 (28.3%) | 1,643 (61.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 654 (25.8%) | 1,514 (59.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 877 (35.6%) | 1,416 (57.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,969 (96.4%) | 665 (32.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,262 (100.0%) | 466 (36.9%) |
| Total | 10,842 (48.3%) | 10,709 (47.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sunflower County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 74 (3.6%) | 104 (5.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 382 (11.9%) | 72 (2.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 581 (17.7%) | 725 (16.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 337 (40.4%) | 331 (27.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 281 (60.0%) | 399 (50.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sunflower County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.2%) | 54 (2.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 132 (4.1%) | 11 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 83 (2.5%) | 16 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 79 (9.5%) | 63 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 122 (26.1%) | 75 (9.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 51 (2.5%) | 12 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 19 (0.6%) | 21 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 237 (7.2%) | 202 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (1.7%) | 52 (4.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 119 (25.4%) | 74 (9.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 21 (1.0%) | 78 (3.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 304 (9.4%) | 25 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 146 (4.4%) | 177 (4.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (0.8%) | 44 (3.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 65 (13.9%) | 154 (19.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 182 (5.7%) | 26 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 272 (8.3%) | 539 (12.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 254 (30.4%) | 263 (21.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 206 (44.0%) | 244 (30.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (0.5%) | 15 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 165 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 85 (2.6%) | 202 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 127 (15.2%) | 16 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 43 (9.2%) | 164 (20.6%) |
Technology Access in Sunflower County
Computing Device Access in Sunflower County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 4,666 | 57.4% |
| Smartphone | 6,309 | 77.5% |
| Tablet | 3,643 | 44.8% |
| No Computing Device | 1,221 | 15.0% |
| Total | 8,136 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Sunflower County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 43 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 2,663 | 32.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,984 | 24.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,029 | 12.7% |
| No Internet | 2,598 | 31.9% |
| Total | 8,136 | 100.0% |
Sunflower County Summary
Sunflower County is located in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States. It is bordered by the Mississippi River to the west, the Yazoo River to the east, and the state of Arkansas to the north. The county seat is Indianola, and the largest city is Ruleville. Sunflower County has a total area of 807 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in Mississippi.
History
Sunflower County was established in 1844 and named for the abundance of sunflowers that grew in the area. The county was originally part of the Choctaw Nation, and the first settlers were Native Americans. The county was later settled by European Americans, primarily from the Upper South. The county was home to several large plantations, and the economy was based on cotton production.
During the Civil War, Sunflower County was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Fort Pemberton. After the war, the county was devastated by the loss of its plantations and the emancipation of its slaves. The economy shifted to small-scale farming and sharecropping.
In the early 20th century, Sunflower County was the site of several labor disputes, including the Sunflower County Strike of 1929. The strike was led by African American sharecroppers and was one of the first successful labor actions in the South.
Geography
Sunflower County is located in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States. It is bordered by the Mississippi River to the west, the Yazoo River to the east, and the state of Arkansas to the north. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The soil is mostly sandy loam, and the climate is humid subtropical.
The county is home to several large lakes, including Lake Washington, Lake Whittington, and Lake Sunflower. The county is also home to several state parks, including Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and John W. Kyle State Park.
Economy
The economy of Sunflower County is largely based on agriculture. The county is one of the leading producers of cotton in the United States, and other crops grown in the county include corn, soybeans, and wheat. The county is also home to several large poultry farms.
In addition to agriculture, Sunflower County is home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a paper mill. The county is also home to several casinos, which provide a significant source of revenue for the county.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Sunflower County had a population of 29,450. The racial makeup of the county was 57.3% African American, 40.2% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,945, and the median income for a family was $35,945. The per capita income for the county was $14,945. About 24.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Sunflower County?
Per Capita income in Sunflower County is $18,851.
What is the Median Family Income in Sunflower County?
Median Family Income in Sunflower County is $48,760.
What is the Median Household income in Sunflower County?
Median Household Income in Sunflower County is $37,403.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sunflower County?
Income or Wage Gap in Sunflower County is 17.9%.
Women in Sunflower County earn 82.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sunflower County?
Family Income Deficit in Sunflower County is $12,187.
Families that are below poverty line in Sunflower County earn $12,187 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sunflower County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sunflower County is 0.49.
What is the Total Population of Sunflower County?
Total Population of Sunflower County is 25,867.
What is the Total Male Population of Sunflower County?
Total Male Population of Sunflower County is 13,798.
What is the Total Female Population of Sunflower County?
Total Female Population of Sunflower County is 12,069.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sunflower County?
There are 114.33 Males per 100 Females in Sunflower County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sunflower County?
There are 87.47 Females per 100 Males in Sunflower County.
What is the Median Population Age in Sunflower County?
Median Population Age in Sunflower County is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sunflower County
Average Family Size in Sunflower County is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sunflower County
Average Household Size in Sunflower County is 2.7 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sunflower County?
There are 9,838 People in the Labor Forcein in Sunflower County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sunflower County?
47.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Sunflower County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sunflower County?
Unemployment Rate in Sunflower County is 11.1%.