Grenada County, Mississippi
Grenada County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Grenada County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,906 and a population density of 49 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,610 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grenada. The county was created 155 years ago in 1869.

Quick Facts about Grenada County
Population : | 20,610 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Mississippi (United States) |
Area : | 449.41 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 6.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 93.9% |
Named for : | Granada Province |
Altitude : | 200 feet / 61 meters |
Capital : | Grenada |
Establishment : | January 01, 1870 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 10:34:03 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -6.29% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Grenada County is located at 33°46'12"N 89°48'7"W (33.7699500, -89.8020100). It has 3 neighbors: Carroll County, Montgomery County and Yalobusha County.
Grenada County map
The largest city of Grenada County is Grenada with a population of 12,105. . See all Grenada County cities & populated places.
Grenada County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grenada County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Grenada | 12,105 | City in Mississippi |
Grenada County has 3 neighbours.
- Carroll County county in Mississippi, United States
- Montgomery County county in Mississippi, United States
- Yalobusha County county in Mississippi, United States
- Grenada
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Grenada County decreased by 6.29% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 21,906 | - | census |
2011 | 21,603 | -1.4% | estimation process |
2012 | 21,614 | 0.05% | estimation process |
2013 | 21,529 | -0.39% | estimation process |
2014 | 21,596 | 0.31% | estimation process |
2015 | 21,444 | -0.71% | estimation process |
2016 | 21,219 | -1.06% | estimation process |
2017 | 21,037 | -0.87% | estimation process |
2018 | 20,984 | -0.25% | estimation process |
2019 | 20,758 | -1.09% | estimation process |
2020 | 20,610 | -0.72% | estimation process |
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 |