Tallahatchie County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 63rd-largest in Mississippi
The population of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi is 12,363 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $37,383, the median home value is $82,200, and the median age is 38.4.
The population of Tallahatchie County has declined 28.8% since 2010 (15,337 → 10,921), a -2.40% annualized rate.
12,363
Population
-2.40%
Annual growth
19
People / sq mi
$37,383
Median Income
$82,200
Median Home Value
Tallahatchie County covers 646 sq mi of land at 19.1 people per square mile.
About Tallahatchie County, MS
Tallahatchie County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.5% of the population. With 12,363 residents, Tallahatchie County is a county in Mississippi.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $37,383, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 21.5%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $82,200, with typical rent around $695.
Tallahatchie County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 11.9% — below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.1%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Tallahatchie County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Tallahatchie County had a population of 15,337 in 2010 and 10,921 in 2024, a -28.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,337 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -2.37%.
10,921
Population (2024)
15,337
Population (2010)
15,337
Peak (2010)
-2.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,337 |
| 2011 | 15,329 |
| 2012 | 15,045 |
| 2013 | 14,977 |
| 2014 | 14,724 |
| 2015 | 14,619 |
| 2016 | 14,383 |
| 2017 | 14,155 |
| 2018 | 14,028 |
| 2019 | 13,931 |
| 2020 | 12,647 |
| 2021 | 11,969 |
| 2022 | 11,762 |
| 2023 | 11,517 |
| 2024 | 10,921 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.2% |
| Black or African American | 62.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.4
Median Age
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Male
17.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $37,383$-17,532 vs state |
| Mean household income | $55,647 |
| Per-capita income | $22,998 |
| Poverty rate | 21.5%+7.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Tallahatchie County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.9%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
80.1%
Public transit
8.1%
Work from home
29.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$82,200$-79,200 vs state
Median home value
$695
Median rent
66.9%
Homeownership rate
5,488
Total housing units
78.8%
Occupied
21.2%
Vacant
33.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.6%
With health insurance
88.4%
With broadband internet
9.5%
Foreign-born
5.1%
Veterans (18+)
16.6%
With a disability
99.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.1%
High School+
11.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi has a population of 12,363 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 19 people per square mile.
The population of Tallahatchie County has declined 28.8% since 2010 (15,337 → 10,921), a -2.40% annualized rate.
The median household income in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi is $37,383, with mean (average) household income of $55,647 and per-capita income of $22,998. 21.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Tallahatchie County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (62.1%), White (36.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi is 38.4 years. Residents are 46.7% female and 53.3% male.
The median home value in Tallahatchie County is $82,200 and median monthly rent is $695. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,488 total housing units, 21.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.