Sunflower County, Mississippi

Sunflower County: County in Mississippi, United States

About

Sunflower County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,450 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,740 inhabitants. Its county seat is Indianola. The county was created 181 years ago in 1843.

Sunflower County locator map
Location of Sunflower County on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Sunflower County

Population : 24,740 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Mississippi (United States)
Area : 1832 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.3%
Land as percent of area : 98.7%
Altitude : 125 feet / 38 meters
Capital : Indianola
Establishment : January 01, 1844
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 11:04:58 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -19.04% (2010-2020)
Map of Mississippi highlighting Sunflower County locator map image
Map of Mississippi highlighting Sunflower County
Map of Mississippi highlighting Sunflower County locator map image
Map of Mississippi highlighting Sunflower County locator map image

Geography

Sunflower County is located at 33°36'8"N 90°35'19"W (33.6023100, -90.5886200). It has 6 neighbors: Bolivar County, Coahoma County, Humphreys County, Leflore County, Tallahatchie County and Washington County.

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The largest city of Sunflower County is Indianola with a population of 8,855. Other cities include, Ruleville population 2,511, Moorhead population 2,059, Drew population 1,579 and Doddsville population 72. See all Sunflower County cities & populated places.

Sunflower County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sunflower County.

City Name Population Title
Indianola 8,855 City in Mississippi
Ruleville 2,511 City in Sunflower County, Mississippi
Moorhead 2,059 City in Mississippi, United States
Drew 1,579 City in Mississippi, United States
Inverness 852 Town of the United States
Doddsville 72 Human settlement in Sunflower County, Mississippi, United States of America

Sunflower County has 6 neighbours.

  • Indianola

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sunflower County decreased by 19.04% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 29,450 - census
2011 28,521 -3.26% estimation process
2012 28,407 -0.4% estimation process
2013 27,906 -1.8% estimation process
2014 27,405 -1.83% estimation process
2015 26,877 -1.96% estimation process
2016 26,493 -1.45% estimation process
2017 26,142 -1.34% estimation process
2018 26,211 0.26% estimation process
2019 25,110 -4.38% estimation process
2020 24,740 -1.5% estimation process

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People born in Sunflower County (1)

American activist C. L. Franklin was born in Sunflower County

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