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Byhalia

Mississippi · 1,412 residents (2025 est.) · 7.11 sq mi
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Byhalia is home to 1,588 people in Mississippi. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 882 people. 34.9% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 33.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,588
+125%since 2000
from 706 in 2000
1,412 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
223 / sq mi
+27%since 2009
from 175 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.4
−7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.11 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5789631K2K2K19902000201020202024Byhalia
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.1%(161)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.9%(173)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(117)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.7%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.1%(128)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.5%(199)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.3%(116)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.7%(107)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(230)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(233)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(73)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$38,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,618 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$19,250
+27%since 2000
from $15,156 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
34.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.444
−8%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$133,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$439
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
54.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
45.6% rent
11.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.35 people
−19%since 2009
from 2.90 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
36.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
42.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.5
+5%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(429)
Black35.7%(252)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(673)
Black44.3%(703)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(43)
77
+23%since 2009
from 62 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.5%(151)
Guatemalan0.9%(15)
Ancestry
English5%(79)
Irish4.9%(78)
American4.8%(77)
German3.8%(60)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(39)
Polish2%(32)
French0.8%(13)
Scottish0.6%(10)
Brazilian0.4%(7)
Finnish0.3%(4)
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
44.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
42.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
61.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
3.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
2.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
14.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2013
from 23.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
81.3%
+32.6 ptssince 2017
from 48.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
89.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
89.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
10.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.5%(217)
Married45.5%(222)
Widowed1.6%(8)
Divorced8.4%(41)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(160)
Married32.8%(213)
Widowed26.7%(173)
Divorced15.9%(103)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2013
from 23.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
37.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
22.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
40.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
43.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
52.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)26.1%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era47.8%(11)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 23 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byhalia, Mississippi?

Byhalia, Mississippi has about 1,588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byhalia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Byhalia, Mississippi earns about $38,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Byhalia, Mississippi expensive?

In Byhalia, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $133,100, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Byhalia, Mississippi?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Byhalia, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byhalia, Mississippi?

About 34.9% of people in Byhalia, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Byhalia, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Byhalia, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 628 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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