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Walls

Mississippi · 1,162 residents · 11.837 sq mi
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Walls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,781. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2009. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $179,400. At a median age of 26.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,162
+79%since 2009
from 650 in 2009
2009 – 2025
98 / sq mi
+79%since 2009
from 55 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
26.4
−3%since 2009
from 27.1 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 20092024
5728061K1K2K200920202024Walls
20241K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,781
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $33,750 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
$21,395
−8%since 2009
from $23,163 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
42.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
0.588
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical23.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$179,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $162,500 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
$519
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $601 in 2009
US average: $853
36.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
57.6% rent
14.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
10.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
80.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.0
+4%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(290)
Black52%(338)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other1.7%(11)
Diversity Score66.3%(431)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(387)
Black60.8%(707)
Hispanic / Latino3%(35)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other4.6%(54)
Diversity Score67.3%(782)
67
+2%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
1.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
US average: 25.2
74.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
22.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
18.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
48.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Walls, Mississippi?

Walls, Mississippi has about 1,162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walls, Mississippi?

The typical household in Walls, Mississippi earns about $35,781 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 $179,400, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Walls, Mississippi?

About 8.8% 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 42.6% 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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