Walthall County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,839 | — | #2,235 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,905 | -34.9% | #2,833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,685 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $126,600 | -55.1% | #2,554 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,178 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | +48.9% | #2,547 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Walthall County has a population of 13,839, making it the #2,235 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Walthall County is $48,905, ranking #2,833 out of 3,222 counties — 34.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.8% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Walthall County is $126,600 (-55.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.3%.
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92.3% of residents in Walthall County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Walthall County, Mississippi
Walthall County, Mississippi has a total population of 13,839, making it the 2,235th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Walthall County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Walthall County is $48,905, which ranks #2,833 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Walthall County is $126,600, 55.1% below the national median. Renters in Walthall County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Walthall County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.6 min.
Walthall County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (41.9%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Walthall 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.