Leflore County, Mississippi
Leflore County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Leflore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,317 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,854 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greenwood. The county was created 153 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Leflore County
| Population : | 27,854 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 1570 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.7% |
| Named for : | Greenwood LeFlore |
| Capital : | Greenwood |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 07:00:56 (23rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leflore County is located at 33°33'2"N 90°18'4"W (33.5505200, -90.3010600). It has 6 neighbors: Carroll County, Grenada County, Holmes County, Humphreys County, Sunflower County and Tallahatchie County.
Leflore County map
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The largest city of Leflore County is Itta Bena with a population of 1,795. Other cities include and Sidon population 461. See all Leflore County cities & populated places.
Leflore County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leflore County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Itta Bena | 1,795 | City in Mississippi |
| Sidon | 461 | Human settlement in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Schlater | 280 | Town of the United States |
| Morgan City | 236 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Leflore County
Leflore County has 6 neighbours.
- Carroll County county in Mississippi, United States
- Grenada County county in Mississippi, United States
- Holmes County county in Mississippi, United States
- Humphreys County county in Mississippi, United States
- Sunflower County county in Mississippi, United States
- Tallahatchie County county in Mississippi, United States of America
- Greenwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Leflore County decreased by 16.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 32,317 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,065 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,793 | -4.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,746 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,707 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,241 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,779 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,292 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,616 | -2.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,183 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,854 | -1.18% | estimation process |
People born in Leflore County (5)
People born in Leflore County, including politician Frank E. Smith, politician David Lee Jordan, R&B, soul and blues singer, songwriter, and record producer Denise LaSalle, .
List
- Willie Totten (American football player and coach) he was born in 04/07/1962
- Willie Perkins, Sr. he was born in 21/10/1952
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
