Grenada, Mississippi
Grenada: City in Mississippi
About
Grenada is a city located in the county of Grenada in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,092 and a population density of 168 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,105 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Grenada
| Population : | 12,105 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Grenada County |
| Postal code : | 38901–38902 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 77.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 213 feet / 65 meters |
| Capital city : | Grenada is capital of Grenada County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:05:15 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 156 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Grenada is located at 33°46'8"N 89°48'30"W (33.7690000, -89.8084200).
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Official website of Grenada
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Grenada decreased by 8.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,092 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,891 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,885 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,821 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,852 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,748 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,593 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,459 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,389 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,219 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,105 | -0.94% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,690 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,065 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 26,743 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,065 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 40.2% |
| White only, percent : | 40.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 57.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 33.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,532 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,151 |
Grenada zip code is 38901.
County name: Grenada, County
fips: 28043
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,151 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $88,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,037 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $347 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $636 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,542 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,175 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 73,822 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 177,376 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,291 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,279 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,972 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 36.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 365 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,087 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 144,517 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -4.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,604 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,881 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 767 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 830 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 903 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 893 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 164 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,612 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 30.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 922.95 |
People born in Grenada (23)
People born in Grenada, including Chicago blues musician Magic Sam, songwriter John Marascalco, politician Joseph D. Sayers, .
List
- William Winter (American politician) he was born in 21/02/1923
- Frank Wright (American jazz musician) he was born in 09/07/1935
- Walter Davis (African American blues singer and pianist) he was born in 01/03/1912
- Ace Cannon (American Solo Music Artist of the Saxophone) he was born in 05/05/1934
- M. D. Jennings (American football player) he was born in 25/07/1988
- Chris Avery (American football player) he was born in 21/09/1975
- Freeman Ransom (Lawyer; Businessman) he was born in 07/07/1884
- Greg Robinson (American football player (born 1969)) he was born in 07/08/1969
- Homer Spragins (American baseball player) he was born in 09/11/1920
- Ike Pearson (American baseball player) he was born in 01/03/1917
- Jake Gibbs (American football player, baseball player and coach) he was born in 07/11/1938
- James Charlie Miles (American baseball player) he was born in 08/08/1943
- Trumaine Sykes (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 22/11/1982
- Howard Waugh (Canadian football player) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Jacob Buehler Snider (American politician) he was born in 17/06/1886
- YGD Tha Top Dogg he was born in 17/02/1979
- Genard Avery (American football linebacker) he was born in 26/04/1995
- Big George Brock (American blues musician) he was born in 16/05/1932
Schools in Grenada
College & universities near Grenada, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175722 | Academy of Hair Design-Grenada | Grenada (MS) | 38901 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Grenada, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Grenada
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grenada Post Office | Grenada (MS) | 38901 |
| Holcomb Post Office | Holcomb (MS) | 38940 |
| Duck Hill Post Office | Duck Hill (MS) | 38925 |
| Gore Spring Post Office | Gore Springs (MS) | 38929 |
| Scobey Post Office | Scobey (MS) | 38953 |
Distance to Other Cities
Grenada distances to largest Mississippi cities
- Jackson
- Gulfport
- West Gulfport
- Auburn
- Southaven
- Biloxi
- Hattiesburg
- Olive Branch
- Tupelo
- Meridian
- City of Greenville
- Oxford
- Greenville
- Horn Lake
- Pearl
- Madison
- Starkville
- Brandon
Map & Images (more maps)
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