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Walls

Mississippi · 1,420 residents (2025 est.) · 11.837 sq mi
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Walls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $193,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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

1,426
+2%since 2023
from 1,392 in 2023
2009 – 2025
120 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 118 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.4
+1%since 2023
from 34.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,420 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20092024
5728061K1K2K200920202024Walls
20241K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,920
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$33,931
+22%since 2023
from $27,906 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
16.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.439
+9%since 2023
from 0.401 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$193,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $160,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
$1,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,129 in 2023
US average: $1,442
48.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
52.0% rent
7.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
64.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+11%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(497)
Black62.7%(873)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(834)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(458)
Black66.3%(946)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(814)
57
−5%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.9 min
+30%since 2023
from 28.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
74.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
13.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
54.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walls, Mississippi?

Walls, Mississippi has about 1,426 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walls, Mississippi?

The typical household in Walls, Mississippi earns about $58,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walls, Mississippi expensive?

In Walls, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $193,300, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Walls, Mississippi?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walls, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walls, Mississippi?

About 16.2% of people in Walls, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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