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Walnut Grove

Mississippi · 511 residents (2025 est.) · 1.616 sq mi
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Walnut Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,634. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,900. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
737
+51%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:511 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2547061K2K2K1990201020202024Walnut Grove
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,634
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,339
+46%since 2000
from $11,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−35%since 2010
from 0.545 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
76.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(279)
Black40.8%(199)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(299)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(270)
Black57.4%(423)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(14)
Diversity Score66.8%(492)
Diversity Score
67
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% 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
10.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
65.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+39.9 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Mississippi?

Walnut Grove, Mississippi has about 737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Grove, Mississippi?

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Mississippi earns about $42,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Grove, Mississippi expensive?

In Walnut Grove, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Mississippi?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Grove, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Grove, Mississippi?

About 26.5% of people in Walnut Grove, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Grove, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Grove, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 332 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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