Walthall County's estimated 2025 population is 13,941 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walthall County is the 58th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 15,395 and has seen a growth of -9.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Walthall County includes 53.09% White, 40.84% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (53.1%)
Black or African American (40.8%)
Two or more races (4.1%)
Other race (1.5%)
Asian (0.2%)
Native American (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,361 | 53.09% |
| Black or African American | 5,662 | 40.84% |
| Two or more races | 570 | 4.11% |
| Other race | 206 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Walthall County's average per capita income is $45,909. Household income levels show a median of $45,444. The poverty rate stands at 18.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,000 | - |
| Families | $64,304 | $89,620 |
| Households | $45,444 | $68,770 |
| Non Families | $17,447 | $29,600 |
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