U.S. County · Profile

Walthall County

13.9KTotal Population
34Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.56%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Walthall County has a population of 13,863 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Walthall County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White52.8%7,320
Black or African American40.9%5,670
Two or More Races3.9%541
Hispanic or Latino2.4%333
Some Other Race1.8%250
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%55
Asian0.2%28
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Walthall County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$37,145
50.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,673
33.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.3%
76.5% above national average
Median Age
40.0 years

Income & Poverty

$37,145Median Household Income
$25,673Per Capita Income
20.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$37,145$59,917
Families$60,537$81,126
Married-couple Families$60,537$67,801
Nonfamily Households$15,792$17,055

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Walthall County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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