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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walnut Grove

Mississippi · 488 residents · 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 $21,719. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,100. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

488
+20%since 1990
from 405 in 1990
1990 – 2025
302 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 251 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
−6%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2547061K2K2K1990201020202024Walnut Grove
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,719
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,851
+64%since 1990
from $7,215 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$232
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $140 in 1990
US average: $602
54.4%
−14.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
45.6% rent
2.4
−3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(283)
Black28.9%(117)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(217)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(279)
Black40.8%(199)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(299)
61
+15%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Mississippi?

Walnut Grove, Mississippi has about 488 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Mississippi earns about $21,719 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 $53,100, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Mississippi?

About 11.0% 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 29.8% 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 83 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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