Walthall County, MS
Walthall County Overview
13,888
TOTAL POPULATION
6,957
MALE POPULATION
6,931
FEMALE POPULATION
100.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.63
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,673
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,537
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,145
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,538
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Walthall County Area Codes
Race in Walthall County
The most populous races in Walthall County are White / Caucasian (7,338 | 52.8%), Black / African American (5,681 | 40.9%), and Two or more Races (543 | 3.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 5,681 | 40.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 | 2.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 49 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 7,338 | 52.8% |
| Two or more Races | 543 | 3.9% |
| Some other Race | 254 | 1.8% |
| Total | 13,888 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Walthall County
The most populous ancestries reported in Walthall County are American (1,580 | 11.4%), English (873 | 6.3%), Irish (494 | 3.6%), French (329 | 2.4%), and Scotch-Irish (309 | 2.2%), together accounting for 25.8% of all Walthall County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 6 | 0.0% |
| American | 1,580 | 11.4% |
| British | 16 | 0.1% |
| Cajun | 8 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 24 | 0.2% |
| Comanche | 6 | 0.0% |
| English | 873 | 6.3% |
| European | 101 | 0.7% |
| French | 329 | 2.4% |
| French Canadian | 10 | 0.1% |
| German | 294 | 2.1% |
| Houma | 39 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 494 | 3.6% |
| Italian | 240 | 1.7% |
| Japanese | 10 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 287 | 2.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 25 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 309 | 2.2% |
| Scottish | 74 | 0.5% |
| Subsaharan African | 6 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 7 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 13 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 3 | 0.0% | View All 26 Rows |
Immigrants in Walthall County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Walthall County came from Central America (214 | 1.5%), Latin America (214 | 1.5%), Mexico (214 | 1.5%), Asia (21 | 0.2%), and India (11 | 0.1%), together accounting for 4.9% of all Walthall County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 21 | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | 10 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 214 | 1.5% |
| Eastern Europe | 3 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 3 | 0.0% |
| India | 11 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 214 | 1.5% |
| Mexico | 214 | 1.5% |
| Russia | 3 | 0.0% |
| South Central Asia | 11 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 10 | 0.1% | View All 11 Rows |
Sex and Age in Walthall County
Sex and Age in Walthall County
The most populous age groups in Walthall County are 10 to 14 Years (611 | 8.8%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (698 | 10.1%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 526 (7.6%) | 236 (3.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 443 (6.4%) | 247 (3.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 611 (8.8%) | 491 (7.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 431 (6.2%) | 646 (9.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 461 (6.6%) | 473 (6.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 361 (5.2%) | 224 (3.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 367 (5.3%) | 168 (2.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 572 (8.2%) | 698 (10.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 443 (6.4%) | 308 (4.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 366 (5.3%) | 499 (7.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 252 (3.6%) | 429 (6.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 499 (7.2%) | 377 (5.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 408 (5.9%) | 591 (8.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 437 (6.3%) | 513 (7.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 386 (5.6%) | 336 (4.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 170 (2.4%) | 289 (4.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 189 (2.7%) | 148 (2.1%) |
| 85 Years and over | 35 (0.5%) | 258 (3.7%) |
| Total | 6,957 (100.0%) | 6,931 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Walthall County
Median Family Size in Walthall County
The median family size in Walthall County is 3.56 persons per family, with single male/father families (112 | 3.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.7 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,208 | 68.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.35 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,208 (68.8%) | 3.35 |
| Single Male/Father | 112 (3.5%) | 4.70 |
| Single Female/Mother | 888 (27.7%) | 3.95 |
| Total Families | 3,208 (100.0%) | 3.56 |
Median Household Size in Walthall County
The median household size in Walthall County is 2.59 persons per household, with single male/father households (112 | 2.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.72 persons per household. non-family households (2,082 | 39.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.03 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,208 (41.7%) | 3.35 |
| Single Male/Father | 112 (2.1%) | 4.72 |
| Single Female/Mother | 888 (16.8%) | 4.13 |
| Non-family | 2,082 (39.4%) | 1.03 |
| Total Households | 5,290 (100.0%) | 2.59 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Walthall County
Out of a total of 5,290 households in Walthall County, 3,208 (60.6%) are family households, while 2,082 (39.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,751, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,023.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,023 (38.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,751 (33.1%) | 59 (1.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 498 (9.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 543 (10.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 283 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 133 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,208 (60.6%) | 2,082 (39.4%) |
Female Fertility in Walthall County
Fertility by Age in Walthall County
Average fertility rate in Walthall County is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 89 (90.8%) | 103.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (9.2%) | 6.0 |
| Total | 98 (100.0%) | 31.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Walthall County
12.2% of women with births (98) in Walthall County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 86.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 12 (13.5%) | 77 (86.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 12 (12.2%) | 86 (87.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Walthall County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 98 (100.0%) | 116.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 98 (100.0%) | 31.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Walthall County
87.8% of women with births in Walthall County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 12.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 87.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 12 (12.2%) | 86 (87.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 12 (12.2%) | 86 (87.8%) |
Income in Walthall County
Income Overview in Walthall County
Per Capita Income in Walthall County is $25,673, while median incomes of families and households are $60,537 and $37,145 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 13,888 | $25,673 |
| Median Family Income | 3,208 | $60,537 |
| Mean Family Income | 3,208 | $81,126 |
| Median Household Income | 5,290 | $37,145 |
| Mean Household Income | 5,290 | $59,917 |
| Income Deficit | 3,208 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 13,888 | 41.06% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 13,888 | 58.94¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 13,888 | 0.51 |
Earnings by Sex in Walthall County
Average Earnings in Walthall County are $40,177, $53,571 for men and $31,576 for women, a difference of 41.1%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,898 (52.8%) | $53,571 |
| Female | 2,591 (47.2%) | $31,576 |
| Total | 5,489 (100.0%) | $40,177 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Walthall County
The most common earnings brackets in Walthall County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (401 | 13.8%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (295 | 11.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 47 (1.6%) | 204 (7.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 14 (0.5%) | 25 (1.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 50 (1.7%) | 112 (4.3%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 184 (6.4%) | 23 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 47 (1.6%) | 136 (5.2%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 28 (1.0%) | 84 (3.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 11 (0.4%) | 205 (7.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 16 (0.5%) | 48 (1.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 23 (0.8%) | 8 (0.3%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 82 (2.8%) | 171 (6.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 136 (4.7%) | 144 (5.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 319 (11.0%) | 292 (11.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 78 (2.7%) | 238 (9.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 169 (5.8%) | 295 (11.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 157 (5.4%) | 150 (5.8%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 120 (4.1%) | 92 (3.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 401 (13.8%) | 55 (2.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 351 (12.1%) | 195 (7.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 277 (9.6%) | 77 (3.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 388 (13.4%) | 37 (1.4%) |
| Total | 2,898 (100.0%) | 2,591 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Walthall County
Average earnings in Walthall County are $62,587 for men and $35,000 for women, a difference of 44.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,583, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $46,283. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $44,266, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,190.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $68,032 | $16,190 |
| High School Diploma | $46,283 | $23,349 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $63,211 | $39,423 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | $102,583 | $44,266 |
| Total | $62,587 | $35,000 |
Family Income in Walthall County
Family Income Brackets in Walthall County
According to the Walthall County family income data, there are 577 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 61 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 103 | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 61 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 212 | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 423 | 13.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 577 | 18.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 436 | 13.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 475 | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 481 | 15.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 269 | 8.4% |
| $200,000+ | 167 | 5.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Walthall County
6-person families (133 | 4.2%) account for the highest median family income in Walthall County with $155,947 per family, while 6-person families (133 | 4.2%) have the highest median income of $25,991 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,833 (57.1%) | $47,181 |
| 3-Person Families | 419 (13.1%) | $53,472 |
| 4-Person Families | 540 (16.8%) | $78,639 |
| 5-Person Families | 283 (8.8%) | $78,143 |
| 6-Person Families | 133 (4.2%) | $155,947 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 3,208 (100.0%) | $60,537 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Walthall County
The median family income in Walthall County is $60,537, with families comprising 2 earners (1,122) having the highest median family income of $107,833, while families with no earners (716) have the lowest median family income of $31,778, accounting for 35.0% and 22.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 716 (22.3%) | $31,778 |
| 1 Earner | 1,119 (34.9%) | $44,684 |
| 2 Earners | 1,122 (35.0%) | $107,833 |
| 3+ Earners | 251 (7.8%) | $93,504 |
| Total | 3,208 (100.0%) | $60,537 |
Household Income in Walthall County
Household Income Brackets in Walthall County
With 693 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Walthall County, accounting for 13.1% of all households. In contrast, only 169 households (3.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 561 | 10.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 592 | 11.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 635 | 12.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 693 | 13.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 682 | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 534 | 10.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 577 | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 540 | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 307 | 5.8% |
| $200,000+ | 169 | 3.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Walthall County
The median household income in Walthall County is $37,145, with the highest median household income of $43,512 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,396 households (26.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 43 households (0.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 43 (0.8%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,396 (26.4%) | $43,512 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,288 (43.2%) | $42,198 |
| 65+ Years | 1,563 (29.5%) | $26,742 |
| Total | 5,290 (100.0%) | $37,145 |
Poverty in Walthall County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Walthall County
With 15.5% poverty level for males and 25.1% for females among the residents of Walthall County, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 127 males (26.2%) and 102 females (81.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 13 (2.5%) | 101 (42.8%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (41.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 51 (10.3%) | 45 (8.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 127 (26.2%) | 32 (18.3%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 102 (81.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 19 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 127 (20.0%) | 288 (39.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 109 (15.5%) | 60 (15.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 109 (10.9%) | 329 (32.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 61 (9.9%) | 89 (9.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 202 (22.5%) | 390 (40.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 158 (19.2%) | 189 (23.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 94 (24.4%) | 75 (11.8%) |
| Total | 1,070 (15.5%) | 1,713 (25.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Walthall County
According to the poverty statistics in Walthall County, males aged 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 513 (97.5%) | 135 (57.2%) |
| 5 Years | 75 (100.0%) | 18 (58.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 444 (89.7%) | 487 (91.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 357 (73.8%) | 143 (81.7%) |
| 15 Years | 111 (100.0%) | 23 (18.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 124 (86.7%) | 261 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 508 (80.0%) | 445 (60.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 592 (84.5%) | 331 (84.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 895 (89.1%) | 677 (67.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 555 (90.1%) | 839 (90.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 695 (77.5%) | 578 (59.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 665 (80.8%) | 620 (76.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 291 (75.6%) | 562 (88.2%) |
| Total | 5,825 (84.5%) | 5,119 (74.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Walthall County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Walthall County show that 8.3% or 184 of the total 2,208 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 9.8%, comprising of 153 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.1%, which includes 16 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,409 (90.2%) | 153 (9.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 372 (95.9%) | 16 (4.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 243 (94.2%) | 15 (5.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,024 (91.7%) | 184 (8.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Walthall County
According to the poverty data in Walthall County, 12.5% or 14 single-father households and 22.0% or 195 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (21.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 14 (21.9%) | 30 (11.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 164 (26.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Total | 14 (12.5%) | 195 (22.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Walthall County
The poverty data for Walthall County shows that 184 of the married-couple family households (8.3%) and 209 of the single-parent households (20.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 153 households (9.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 153 (9.8%) | 44 (13.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 16 (4.1%) | 164 (25.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 15 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Total | 184 (8.3%) | 209 (20.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Walthall County
Employment by Class of Employer in Walthall County
Among the 4,834 employed individuals in Walthall County, private company employees (3,295 | 68.2%), state government employees (535 | 11.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (450 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 3,295 | 68.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 52 | 1.1% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 450 | 9.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 202 | 4.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 224 | 4.6% |
| State Government Employees | 535 | 11.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 76 | 1.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 4,834 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Walthall County
According to the labor force statistics for Walthall County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,098), 49.9% or 5,538 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 360 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 96.4% or 516 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 87.1% or 195 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 224 (26.6%) | 195 (87.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 710 (76.0%) | 77 (10.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 441 (75.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 516 (96.4%) | 74 (14.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,394 (69.0%) | 15 (1.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,201 (77.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 446 (50.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 262 (26.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 298 (17.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 42 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,538 (49.9%) | 360 (6.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Walthall County
According to labor force statistics for Walthall County, 64.9% of individuals (4,259) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,562) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 89 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.1% or 1,251 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.3% or 63 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 326 (26.7%) | 236 (19.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,173 (63.6%) | 26 (1.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,510 (69.7%) | 13 (0.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,251 (94.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,259 (64.9%) | 138 (2.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Walthall County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walthall County are Community & Social Service (730 | 14.1%), Education Instruction & Library (688 | 13.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (397 | 7.7%), Health Technologists (287 | 5.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (243 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walthall County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (97.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (95.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (99.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (92.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 163 (90.1%) | 18 (9.9%) |
| Business & Financial | 73 (33.6%) | 144 (66.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 233 (95.9%) | 10 (4.1%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 26 (78.8%) | 7 (21.2%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 98 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 109 (97.3%) | 3 (2.7%) |
| Community & Social Service | 68 (9.3%) | 662 (90.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 6 (22.2%) | 21 (77.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 7 (46.7%) | 8 (53.3%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 55 (8.0%) | 633 (92.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2 (0.5%) | 395 (99.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 287 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 539 (30.5%) | 1,229 (69.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,790 (54.0%) | 2,378 (46.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Walthall County are Healthcare Support (254 | 4.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (72 | 1.4%), Security & Protection (64 | 1.2%), Law Enforcement (57 | 1.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (41 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Walthall County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (96.9%), and Law Enforcement (96.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 254 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 62 (96.9%) | 2 (3.1%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 55 (96.5%) | 2 (3.5%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 72 (100.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 30 (73.2%) | 11 (26.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 92 (20.8%) | 351 (79.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,790 (54.0%) | 2,378 (46.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Walthall County are Sales & Related (328 | 6.4%), and Office & Administration (280 | 5.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 262 (79.9%) | 66 (20.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 5 (1.8%) | 275 (98.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 267 (43.9%) | 341 (56.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,790 (54.0%) | 2,378 (46.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Walthall County are Construction & Extraction (719 | 13.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (207 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (84 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 80 (95.2%) | 4 (4.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 590 (82.1%) | 129 (17.9%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 207 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 877 (86.8%) | 133 (13.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,790 (54.0%) | 2,378 (46.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Walthall County are Production (602 | 11.7%), Transportation (461 | 8.9%), and Material Moving (276 | 5.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 352 (58.5%) | 250 (41.5%) |
| Transportation | 450 (97.6%) | 11 (2.4%) |
| Material Moving | 213 (77.2%) | 63 (22.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,015 (75.8%) | 324 (24.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,790 (54.0%) | 2,378 (46.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Walthall County
Employment Industries in Walthall County
The major employment industries in Walthall County include Manufacturing (1,079 | 20.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (810 | 15.7%), Educational Services (688 | 13.3%), Construction (453 | 8.8%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (381 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Walthall County
The Walthall County industries that see more men than women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.1%), and Public Administration (93.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (99.1%), and Educational Services (89.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 152 (82.2%) | 33 (17.8%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 366 (96.1%) | 15 (3.9%) |
| Construction | 371 (81.9%) | 82 (18.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 825 (76.5%) | 254 (23.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 66 (78.6%) | 18 (21.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 270 (75.2%) | 89 (24.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 165 (80.1%) | 41 (19.9%) |
| Utilities | 10 (55.6%) | 8 (44.4%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 104 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 58 (25.1%) | 173 (74.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 120 (81.6%) | 27 (18.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 69 (57.0%) | 52 (43.0%) |
| Educational Services | 71 (10.3%) | 617 (89.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 7 (0.9%) | 803 (99.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 4 (11.1%) | 32 (88.9%) |
| Public Administration | 99 (93.4%) | 7 (6.6%) |
| Total | 2,790 (54.0%) | 2,378 (46.0%) |
Education in Walthall County
School Enrollment in Walthall County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,993 students in Walthall County are high school (864 | 28.9%), middle school (717 | 24.0%), and elementary school (706 | 23.6%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 198 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 7.6% |
| Elementary School | 706 | 23.6% |
| Middle School | 717 | 24.0% |
| High School | 864 | 28.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 175 | 5.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 106 | 3.5% |
| Total | 2,993 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Walthall County
Out of a total of 2,993 students who are enrolled in schools in Walthall County, 545 (18.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,448 (81.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (48.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 246 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 108 (55.1%) | 88 (44.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 608 (88.1%) | 82 (11.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 966 (92.0%) | 84 (8.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 386 (60.3%) | 254 (39.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 246 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 17 (51.5%) | 16 (48.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 88 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 28 (56.0%) | 22 (44.0%) |
| Total | 2,448 (81.8%) | 545 (18.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Walthall County
Education (684 | 37.1%), science & technology (239 | 13.0%), business (210 | 11.4%), arts & humanities (195 | 10.6%), and engineering (163 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,844 individuals in Walthall County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 39 | 2.1% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 132 | 7.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 58 | 3.2% |
| Psychology | 30 | 1.6% |
| Social Sciences | 5 | 0.3% |
| Engineering | 163 | 8.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 12 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 239 | 13.0% |
| Business | 210 | 11.4% |
| Education | 684 | 37.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 21 | 1.1% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 49 | 2.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 7 | 0.4% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 195 | 10.6% |
| Total | 1,844 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Walthall County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Walthall County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Walthall County are males with 3 vehicles (809, accounting for 32.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (960, making up 34.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 25 (1.0%) | 21 (0.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 179 (7.2%) | 433 (18.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 733 (29.5%) | 615 (26.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 809 (32.5%) | 960 (40.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 451 (18.1%) | 125 (5.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 289 (11.6%) | 194 (8.3%) |
| Total | 2,486 (100.0%) | 2,348 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Walthall County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Walthall County are 30 to 34 minutes (670 commuters, 14.8%), 25 to 29 minutes (662 commuters, 14.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (545 commuters, 12.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 201 | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 406 | 9.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 190 | 4.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 379 | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 545 | 12.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 662 | 14.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 670 | 14.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 302 | 6.7% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 275 | 6.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 151 | 3.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 399 | 8.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 334 | 7.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Walthall County
The most common commute times in Walthall County are 25 to 29 minutes (403 commuters, 18.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (471 commuters, 20.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 62 (2.8%) | 139 (6.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 128 (5.8%) | 278 (12.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 23 (1.0%) | 167 (7.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 154 (7.0%) | 225 (9.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 314 (14.2%) | 231 (10.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 403 (18.2%) | 259 (11.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 199 (9.0%) | 471 (20.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 132 (6.0%) | 170 (7.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 129 (5.8%) | 146 (6.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 49 (2.2%) | 102 (4.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 326 (14.7%) | 73 (3.2%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 291 (13.2%) | 43 (1.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Walthall County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Walthall County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (365, 16.5%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (553, 24.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 365 (16.5%) | 138 (6.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 225 (10.2%) | 198 (8.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 346 (15.7%) | 227 (9.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 151 (6.8%) | 225 (9.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 300 (13.6%) | 553 (24.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 139 (6.3%) | 200 (8.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 150 (6.8%) | 239 (10.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 54 (2.4%) | 37 (1.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 2 (0.1%) | 58 (2.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 3 (0.1%) | 50 (2.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 89 (3.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (2.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 345 (15.6%) | 91 (4.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 130 (5.9%) | 143 (6.2%) |
| Total | 2,210 (100.0%) | 2,304 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Walthall County
Occupancy by Ownership in Walthall County
Of the total 5,290 dwellings in Walthall County, owner-occupied units account for 4,339 (82.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 951 (18.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,339 | 82.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 951 | 18.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,290 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Walthall County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,023 | 38.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,810 | 34.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 498 | 9.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 959 | 18.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,290 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Walthall County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,535 (75.9%) | 488 (24.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,593 (88.0%) | 217 (12.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 376 (75.5%) | 122 (24.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 835 (87.1%) | 124 (12.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 4,339 (82.0%) | 951 (18.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Walthall County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 552 (62.4%) | 333 (37.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,665 (83.2%) | 337 (16.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,263 (89.1%) | 155 (10.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 859 (87.2%) | 126 (12.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Walthall County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 540 | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 899 | 17.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 997 | 18.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,291 | 24.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 903 | 17.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 524 | 9.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 136 | 2.6% |
| Total | 5,290 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Walthall County
Median Income by Occupancy in Walthall County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,339 (82.0%) | $40,847 |
| Renter-Occupied | 951 (18.0%) | $27,829 |
| Average | 5,290 (100.0%) | $37,145 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Walthall County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 246 (5.7%) | 22 (2.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 247 (5.7%) | 47 (4.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 331 (7.6%) | 262 (27.6%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 347 (8.0%) | 71 (7.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 184 (4.2%) | 32 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 539 (12.4%) | 154 (16.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 650 (15.0%) | 32 (3.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 413 (9.5%) | 122 (12.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 488 (11.3%) | 86 (9.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 515 (11.9%) | 27 (2.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 379 (8.7%) | 96 (10.1%) |
| Total | 4,339 (100.0%) | 951 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Walthall County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 1,069 (24.6%) | 97 (10.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,209 (27.9%) | 94 (9.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 706 (16.3%) | 233 (24.5%) |
| $800 to $999 | 193 (4.4%) | 90 (9.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 627 (14.4%) | 108 (11.4%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 369 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 145 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 21 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,339 (100.0%) | 951 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Walthall County
Housing Structures in Walthall County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,738 | 70.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 41 | 0.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 119 | 2.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 23 | 0.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 10 | 0.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,359 | 25.7% |
| Total | 5,290 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Walthall County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,228 (86.4%) | 510 (13.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 11 (26.8%) | 30 (73.2%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 119 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,100 (80.9%) | 259 (19.1%) |
| Total | 4,339 (82.0%) | 951 (18.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Walthall County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 11 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 240 (5.5%) | 180 (18.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,211 (27.9%) | 418 (44.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,670 (38.5%) | 268 (28.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,207 (27.8%) | 85 (8.9%) |
| Total | 4,339 (100.0%) | 951 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Walthall County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 295 (6.8%) | 40 (4.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 993 (22.9%) | 90 (9.5%) |
| Electricity | 2,903 (66.9%) | 787 (82.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 148 (3.4%) | 16 (1.7%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (1.9%) |
| Total | 4,339 (100.0%) | 951 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Walthall County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 65 (1.5%) | 225 (23.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,394 (32.1%) | 336 (35.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,218 (28.1%) | 233 (24.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,662 (38.3%) | 157 (16.5%) |
| Total | 4,339 (100.0%) | 951 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Walthall County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Walthall County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,639 | 1,700 |
| Median Property Value | $93,800 | $181,700 |
| Median Household Income | $33,887 | $267 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $330 | $21 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $433 | $195 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Walthall County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 632 (23.9%) | 236 (13.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 746 (28.3%) | 221 (13.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,072 (40.6%) | 944 (55.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 160 (6.1%) | 254 (14.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 29 (1.1%) | 28 (1.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (1.0%) |
| Total | 2,639 (100.0%) | 1,700 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Walthall County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 431 (16.3%) | 6 (0.4%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 717 (27.2%) | 62 (3.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 204 (7.7%) | 145 (8.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 447 (16.9%) | 335 (19.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 302 (11.4%) | 203 (11.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 276 (10.5%) | 111 (6.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 150 (5.7%) | 212 (12.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 112 (4.2%) | 365 (21.5%) |
| Total | 2,639 (100.0%) | 1,700 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Walthall County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,072 (40.6%) | 73,333 (4,313.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 329 (12.5%) | 886 (52.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 233 (8.8%) | 142 (8.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 915 (34.7%) | 149 (8.8%) |
| Total | 2,639 (100.0%) | 1,700 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Walthall County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,094 (41.5%) | 13 (0.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 219 (8.3%) | 350 (20.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 259 (9.8%) | 347 (20.4%) |
| Total | 2,639 (100.0%) | 1,700 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Walthall County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walthall County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 857 (98.7%) | 11 (1.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,561 (97.6%) | 62 (2.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 816 (68.2%) | 381 (31.8%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 726 (75.8%) | 232 (24.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,647 (81.9%) | 363 (18.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,472 (95.3%) | 72 (4.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,562 (83.8%) | 303 (16.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,629 (99.8%) | 3 (0.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,016 (99.4%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| Total | 12,286 (89.5%) | 1,433 (10.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Walthall County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 857 (98.7%) | 11 (1.3%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,561 (97.6%) | 62 (2.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 816 (68.2%) | 381 (31.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Walthall County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,324 (83.0%) | 475 (17.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 3,356 (88.3%) | 444 (11.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,757 (98.1%) | 34 (1.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,534 (87.4%) | 222 (12.6%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,315 (92.8%) | 258 (7.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walthall County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 493 (56.8%) | 398 (45.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,346 (51.3%) | 1,283 (48.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 52 (4.3%) | 795 (66.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 169 (17.6%) | 593 (61.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 422 (21.0%) | 1,243 (61.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 257 (16.7%) | 1,250 (81.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 755 (40.5%) | 1,080 (57.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,617 (99.1%) | 906 (55.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,016 (99.4%) | 605 (59.2%) |
| Total | 6,127 (44.7%) | 8,153 (59.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Walthall County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 461 (35.2%) | 14 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 302 (22.7%) | 136 (12.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 518 (20.6%) | 805 (27.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 233 (28.3%) | 230 (28.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 201 (52.2%) | 365 (57.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Walthall County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 57 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 145 (5.8%) | 207 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 93 (11.3%) | 33 (4.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 114 (29.6%) | 122 (19.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 58 (4.4%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 28 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 71 (2.8%) | 114 (3.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 48 (5.8%) | 40 (4.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (10.4%) | 35 (5.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 404 (30.9%) | 12 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 223 (16.8%) | 71 (6.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 195 (7.7%) | 472 (16.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 75 (9.1%) | 112 (13.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 34 (8.8%) | 82 (12.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 65 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 280 (11.1%) | 404 (13.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 130 (15.8%) | 184 (22.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 143 (37.1%) | 286 (44.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 104 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 150 (6.0%) | 180 (6.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 52 (6.3%) | 99 (12.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 60 (15.6%) | 163 (25.6%) |
Technology Access in Walthall County
Computing Device Access in Walthall County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,023 | 57.2% |
| Smartphone | 4,052 | 76.6% |
| Tablet | 2,114 | 40.0% |
| No Computing Device | 941 | 17.8% |
| Total | 5,290 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Walthall County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 13 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 1,343 | 25.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,362 | 25.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,157 | 21.9% |
| No Internet | 1,509 | 28.5% |
| Total | 5,290 | 100.0% |
Walthall County Summary
Walthall County is located in the southeastern corner of Mississippi, and is bordered by Marion County to the north, Pike County to the east, Lincoln County to the south, and Lawrence County to the west. The county seat is Tylertown, and the county has a total area of 437 square miles.
History
Walthall County was established in 1877 from parts of Marion and Pike counties. It was named for Edward Cary Walthall, a Confederate general and U.S. Senator from Mississippi. The county was originally part of the Choctaw Nation, and the first settlers were mostly of Choctaw and Chickasaw descent. The county was largely agricultural, with cotton and corn being the main crops.
Geography
Walthall County is located in the southeastern corner of Mississippi, and is bordered by Marion County to the north, Pike County to the east, Lincoln County to the south, and Lawrence County to the west. The county has a total area of 437 square miles, of which 434 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the Leaf and Bogue Chitto rivers.
Economy
Walthall County’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The main crops are cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The county also has a thriving timber industry, and there are several sawmills in the area. The county is also home to several manufacturing plants, including a furniture factory and a paper mill.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Walthall County had a population of 15,443. The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% White, 18.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the county was $15,945. About 19.2% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Walthall County?
Total Population of Walthall County is 13,888.
What is the Total Male Population of Walthall County?
Total Male Population of Walthall County is 6,957.
What is the Total Female Population of Walthall County?
Total Female Population of Walthall County is 6,931.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Walthall County?
There are 100.38 Males per 100 Females in Walthall County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Walthall County?
There are 99.63 Females per 100 Males in Walthall County.
What is the Median Population Age in Walthall County?
Median Population Age in Walthall County is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Walthall County
Average Family Size in Walthall County is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Walthall County
Average Household Size in Walthall County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Walthall County?
Per Capita income in Walthall County is $25,673.
What is the Median Family Income in Walthall County?
Median Family Income in Walthall County is $60,537.
What is the Median Household income in Walthall County?
Median Household Income in Walthall County is $37,145.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Walthall County?
Income or Wage Gap in Walthall County is 41.1%.
Women in Walthall County earn 58.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Walthall County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Walthall County is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Walthall County?
There are 5,538 People in the Labor Forcein in Walthall County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Walthall County?
49.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Walthall County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Walthall County?
Unemployment Rate in Walthall County is 6.5%.