Population 13,839 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walthall County
Household size in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Walthall County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Walthall County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Walthall County than nationally: 13.3%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Mississippi as a whole (14.6%). The single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Walthall County
Renters in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Walthall County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 63.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.8% of the housing in Walthall County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Walthall County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $582 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $679 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $622 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $890 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$308 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Walthall County costs $890 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $308 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Walthall County
Bachelor's degrees in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Walthall County: 12.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.4 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.9% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Walthall County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points, in line with the national trend. Walthall County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Mississippi counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Walthall County
| Period | Walthall County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Walthall County: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Walthall County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthall County | 2.63 | 42.5 | 13.3% | 19.7% | 22.8% | 1983 | $890 | 12.8% | 80.5% | 6.3% |
| Marion County | 2.59 | 41.3 | 14.0% | 22.8% | 19.3% | 1980 | $801 | 13.5% | 83.5% | 6.8% |
| Pike County | 2.69 | 39.1 | 17.4% | 33.2% | 21.1% | 1985 | $886 | 15.9% | 85.5% | 5.7% |
| Amite County | 2.22 | 48.8 | 12.2% | 17.6% | 18.3% | 1988 | $657 | 10.6% | 87.5% | 6.0% |
| Lamar County | 2.64 | 38.6 | 12.1% | 30.5% | 9.0% | 1997 | $1,207 | 35.1% | 92.0% | 5.0% |
| Wilkinson County | 2.24 | 42.7 | 20.0% | 21.6% | 27.2% | 1978 | $679 | 11.4% | 87.3% | 13.1% |
| Perry County | 2.55 | 42.1 | 10.3% | 18.5% | 16.3% | 1992 | $745 | 13.6% | 90.9% | 2.1% |
| Greene County | 2.60 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 17.8% | 17.6% | 1986 | $829 | 10.9% | 85.4% | 9.2% |
| Avoyelles Parish | 2.54 | 37.9 | 17.9% | 29.9% | 20.8% | 1982 | $755 | 11.8% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Rapides Parish | 2.61 | 39.3 | 16.2% | 35.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $1,026 | 22.8% | 87.6% | 5.8% |
| Escambia County | 2.69 | 40.4 | 13.0% | 29.1% | 22.1% | 1984 | $778 | 13.3% | 85.8% | 8.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Rio Blanco County, CO · Graham County, NC · Grainger County, TN · Grand County, CO · Grand County, UT · Grand Isle County, VT · Grant Parish, LA · Gray County, TX · Grundy County, IA · Grundy County, TN
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Walthall County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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