Walthall County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 58th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Walthall County, Mississippi is 13,864 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $45,444, the median home value is $120,600, and the median age is 41.4.
The population of Walthall County has declined 10.1% since 2010 (15,395 → 13,839), a -0.76% annualized rate.
13,864
Population
-0.76%
Annual growth
34
People / sq mi
$45,444
Median Income
$120,600
Median Home Value
Walthall County covers 404 sq mi of land at 34.3 people per square mile.
About Walthall County, MS
Educational attainment is the headline number in Walthall County: 13.2% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 13,864 residents, Walthall County is a county in Mississippi.
The typical household earns $45,444, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $120,600, with typical rent around $718.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 13.2%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 37 minutes each way.
Walthall County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Walthall County had a population of 15,395 in 2010 and 13,839 in 2024, a -10.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,395 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.75%.
13,839
Population (2024)
15,395
Population (2010)
15,395
Peak (2010)
-0.75%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,395 |
| 2011 | 15,372 |
| 2012 | 15,069 |
| 2013 | 14,853 |
| 2014 | 14,844 |
| 2015 | 14,604 |
| 2016 | 14,568 |
| 2017 | 14,515 |
| 2018 | 14,420 |
| 2019 | 14,316 |
| 2020 | 13,873 |
| 2021 | 13,835 |
| 2022 | 13,815 |
| 2023 | 13,835 |
| 2024 | 13,839 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.1% |
| Black or African American | 40.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.4
Median Age
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Male
20.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $45,444$-9,471 vs state |
| Mean household income | $68,770 |
| Per-capita income | $28,082 |
| Poverty rate | 12.7%-1.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Walthall County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
80.5%
Public transit
6.2%
Work from home
37.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$120,600$-40,800 vs state
Median home value
$718
Median rent
79.2%
Homeownership rate
6,883
Total housing units
78.5%
Occupied
21.5%
Vacant
20.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.9%
With health insurance
89.4%
With broadband internet
27.3%
Foreign-born
3.7%
Veterans (18+)
21.1%
With a disability
97.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
80.0%
High School+
13.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walthall County, Mississippi has a population of 13,864 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 34 people per square mile.
The population of Walthall County has declined 10.1% since 2010 (15,395 → 13,839), a -0.76% annualized rate.
The median household income in Walthall County, Mississippi is $45,444, with mean (average) household income of $68,770 and per-capita income of $28,082. 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Walthall County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (53.1%), Black or African American (40.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Walthall County, Mississippi is 41.4 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
The median home value in Walthall County is $120,600 and median monthly rent is $718. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,883 total housing units, 21.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Walthall County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Walthall 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.