Sunflower County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Sunflower County, Mississippi
Sunflower County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
24,333
Median Age
37.1
Male Median
34.8
Female Median
40.5
Sunflower County, Mississippi Population Growth

Sunflower County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -20.2%%.
-20.2%% Growth
Sunflower County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Sunflower County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.1 | 24,333 |
| 2023 | 37.6 | 25,328 |
| 2022 | 36.7 | 25,867 |
| 2021 | 36.4 | 26,295 |
| 2020 | 36.3 | 25,759 |
| 2019 | 35.6 | 26,168 |
| 2018 | 35.3 | 26,532 |
| 2017 | 34.9 | 26,915 |
| 2016 | 34.5 | 27,424 |
| 2015 | 34.1 | 27,911 |
| 2014 | 33.7 | 28,314 |
| 2013 | 33.7 | 28,722 |
| 2012 | 33.4 | 29,230 |
| 2011 | 33.2 | 30,074 |
| 2010 | 33.2 | 30,504 |
Sunflower County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 15.8% |
| 18–24 | 10.2% |
| 25–34 | 16.0% |
| 35–54 | 25.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65+ | 15.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Sunflower County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 58.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 24.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Sunflower County, Mississippi
The median age in Sunflower County, Mississippi is 37.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Sunflower County, Mississippi is 24,333.
In Sunflower County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Sunflower County, Mississippi is aging.