Tallahatchie County's estimated 2026 population is 10,793 with a growth rate of -0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tallahatchie County is the 66th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 15,337 and has seen a growth of -29.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 9,355 adults, (2,135 of whom are seniors) in Tallahatchie County.
Female: 5,647 (48%)
Male: 6,117 (52%)
The racial composition of Tallahatchie County includes 60.82% Black or African American, 36.67% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,155 | 60.82% |
| White | 4,314 | 36.67% |
| Two or more races | 243 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.03% |
Tallahatchie County's average per capita income is $35,691. Household income levels show a median of $37,466. The poverty rate stands at 24.62%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $60,513 | - |
| Families | $52,042 | $67,769 |
| Households | $37,466 | $55,024 |
| Non Families | $22,870 | $30,874 |
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