Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,764 | — | #2,371 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,466 | -50.1% | #3,101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $82,300 | -70.8% | #3,154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $732 | -37.1% | #2,577 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% | +95.4% | #2,975 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tallahatchie County has a population of 11,764, making it the #2,371 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Tallahatchie County is $37,466, ranking #3,101 out of 3,222 counties — 50.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.6% and unemployment stands at 10.1%.
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The median home value in Tallahatchie County is $82,300 (-70.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $732/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.5%.
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85.1% of residents in Tallahatchie County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.
About Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi has a total population of 11,764, making it the 2,371st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tallahatchie County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tallahatchie County is $37,466, which ranks #3,101 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1%.
The median home value in Tallahatchie County is $82,300, 70.8% below the national median. Renters in Tallahatchie County pay a median gross rent of $732 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tallahatchie County, 11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.
Tallahatchie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 60.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Tallahatchie County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.