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Grenada, MS

Founded 1836Grenada CountyElev. 65 m
Population
12,484
Median home
$152,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Grenada

Grenada is a city in Mississippi with about 12,484 residents. Grenada was founded in 1836 and sits in Grenada County. The median age is 38 and the median household income is $42,470. Homes carry a median value of $152,100, and about 54% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (56.4%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,484
Median age
38
Median household income
$42,470
Per-capita income
$26,691
Poverty rate
26.7%
High-school grad or higher
85.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg. commute
16.9 min
Work from home
3.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White40.4%
Black56.4%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.8%
Sales & office19.2%
Service19.1%
Production, transportation & material moving19.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$152,100
Median gross rent
$799/mo
Owner-occupied
53.5%
Median year built
1975
Households
5,080
Avg. household size
2.4

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Grenada has 5 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading14%
Math18%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GRENADA ENRICHMENT & TRANSITION CENHighGrades 612
GRENADA HIGHHighGrades 912
GRENADA VOC COMPLEXHighGrades 912
GRENADA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
GRENADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Grenada vs Mississippi and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Grenada.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Grenada County
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Grenada is in Grenada County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Grenada was founded in 1836 and sits in Grenada County. Elevation ~65 m.

Map of Grenada
Grenada, MS
Where Grenada is
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Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Evergreen PlantationGrenada BankUS Post Office--GrenadaGrenada Masonic TempleWalthall, Sen. Edward C., HouseLee-Dubard HouseIllinois Central DepotGlenwild Plantation Manager's House
Notable people from Grenada
Trent LottMagic SamDave ParkerWilliam WinterJoseph D. SayersAce CannonJohn MarascalcoEddie WillisWalter DavisM. D. Jennings
People searches in Grenada
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Greenwood (29 mi)Oxford (42 mi)Clarksdale (52 mi)Cleveland (53 mi)Starkville (61 mi)West Point (67 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Grenada, MS (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Grenada, Mississippi.

Jenifer Michelle Toten, 54
Grenada · Grenada County · 38901
AKA Jennifer M Coggins, Jennifer Michelle Taylor
William T Archer, 69
Grenada · Grenada County · 38901
AKA Curtis Archer, James Archer
Christopher J Moore, 61
Grenada · Grenada County · 38901
AKA Chris Moore, Chris J Moore
Thomas Robinson, 37
Grenada · Grenada County · 38901
David Andrew Adams, 34
Grenada · Grenada County · 38901
AKA David A Adams
David Andrew Adams, 34
Grenada · Grenada County · 38901
AKA David A Adams
Michael Gavin Young, 41
Grenada · Grenada County · 38901
Marvin Kenneth Fields, 53
Grenada · 38901
AKA Crip Fields, Marvin Pullum
Robert Curtis Hill, 64
Grenada · Grenada County · 38901
AKA Peanut Hill, Robert Hill

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Grenada — frequently asked

What is the population of Grenada, Mississippi?
Grenada has a population of about 12,484, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Grenada?
The median home value in Grenada is $152,100, and the median gross rent is $799/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Grenada face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Grenada County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Grenada?
Grenada has 5 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Grenada?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Grenada. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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