Walthall County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Walthall County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 13,864. It is the 58th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walthall County is 41.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walthall County is $45,444. This is 17% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The median home value is $120,600. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Walthall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walthall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.