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Walnut

Mississippi · 680 residents (2025 est.) · 5.428 sq mi
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Walnut has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,159. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,000. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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

Total population
699
−7%since 2000
from 754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
−19%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:680 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4606618611K1K1990201020202024Walnut
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,159
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,102 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,259
+89%since 2000
from $10,212 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+4%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
48.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(633)
Black14.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(526)
Black14.9%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(64)
Diversity Score50.4%(352)
Diversity Score
50
+55%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+38.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut, Mississippi?

Walnut, Mississippi has about 699 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut, Mississippi?

The typical household in Walnut, Mississippi earns about $27,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut, Mississippi expensive?

In Walnut, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $97,000, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut, Mississippi?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut, Mississippi?

About 28.7% of people in Walnut, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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