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Byhalia

Mississippi · 1,302 residents · 7.106 sq mi
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Byhalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,885. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,000. The poverty rate of 44.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,302
+84%since 2000
from 706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5789631K2K2K1990201020202024Byhalia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,885
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,618 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,123
−7%since 2000
from $15,156 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+13%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(429)
Black35.7%(252)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(440)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(644)
Black44.7%(582)
Hispanic / Latino4%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score67.5%(879)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byhalia, Mississippi?

Byhalia, Mississippi has about 1,302 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byhalia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Byhalia, Mississippi earns about $27,885 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 $87,000, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Byhalia, Mississippi?

About 6.2% 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 44.7% 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 342 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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