Walthall County, Mississippi Population 2022
Walthall County, Mississippi's estimated population is 13,836 with a growth rate of -1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walthall County, Mississippi is the 60th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 15,396 and has seen a growth of -10.13% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 13,455 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 13,871 | 416 | 3.09% |
| 1940 | 17,534 | 3,663 | 26.41% |
| 1950 | 15,563 | -1,971 | -11.24% |
| 1960 | 13,512 | -2,051 | -13.18% |
| 1970 | 12,500 | -1,012 | -7.49% |
| 1980 | 13,761 | 1,261 | 10.09% |
| 1990 | 14,352 | 591 | 4.29% |
| 2010 | 15,396 | 1,044 | 7.27% |
| 2011 | 15,372 | -24 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 15,068 | -304 | -1.98% |
| 2013 | 14,852 | -216 | -1.43% |
| 2014 | 14,842 | -10 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 14,601 | -241 | -1.62% |
| 2016 | 14,556 | -45 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 14,505 | -51 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 14,436 | -69 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 14,286 | -150 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 14,136 | -150 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 13,986 | -150 | -1.06% |
| 2022 | 13,836 | -150 | -1.07% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,658 | 53.10% |
| Black or African American | 6,471 | 44.87% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 205 | 1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 80 | 0.55% |
Walthall County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,707 | 2.5 | 85.2 |
| Married | 2,472 | 3.18 | 91.1 |
| Male | 104 | 5.24 | 84.6 |
| Female | 845 | 4.1 | 72.5 |
| Non Family | 2,286 | 1.06 | 83.6 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 806 | 8.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,225 | 12.66% |
| High School Graduate | 4,178 | 43.19% |
| Some College | 1,233 | 12.75% |
| Associates Degree | 727 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 843 | 8.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 661 | 6.83% |
Walthall County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Black | 3,987 | 3,061 | 729 |
| White | 5,484 | 4,459 | 757 |
| Hispanic | 160 | 80 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 53 | 2 |
| Other Race | 55 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$37,510
Average Earnings
$42,193
Average Male
$31,267
Average Female
Walthall County, Mississippi Language by Age
Walthall County, Mississippi Language
97.84% of Walthall County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
Walthall County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 80 | 28 | 35.00% |
| Hispanic | 297 | 84 | 28.28% |
| Black | 6,433 | 1,581 | 24.58% |
| White | 7,444 | 1,074 | 14.43% |
| Other | 67 | NaN% |
19.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
22.78%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walthall County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walthall County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 35.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walthall County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.96%.
Walthall County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Walthall County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Walthall County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Walthall County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 5.38% |
| Black | 70 | 1.47% |
Walthall County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
11.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.64%
Born in Walthall County, Mississippi
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.87% of Walthall County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 80.64% having been born in Mississippi. 0.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990