Walthall County's estimated 2026 population is 14,011 with a growth rate of 0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walthall County is the 57th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 15,395 and has seen a growth of -8.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 10,717 adults, (3,039 of whom are seniors) in Walthall County.
Female: 7,069 (51.1%)
Male: 6,770 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Walthall County includes 52.92% White, 41.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,324 | 52.92% |
| Black or African American | 5,792 | 41.85% |
| Two or more races | 417 | 3.01% |
| Other race | 229 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.19% |
Walthall County's average per capita income is $47,317. Household income levels show a median of $48,905. The poverty rate stands at 18.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,893 | - |
| Families | $65,057 | $93,090 |
| Households | $48,905 | $73,139 |
| Non Families | $20,361 | $31,130 |
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