Walthall, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 128, Walthall's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Walthall is a small community located in Mississippi, within Webster County. The total population is 128. It ranks as the 385th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walthall is 40.7 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walthall is $59,583. This is 6% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 9.6%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $116,700. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Walthall is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Walthall has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.4% vs 55.2%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.6% vs 1.0%).

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walthall, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.