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Walnut Grove

Mississippi · 1,911 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 $26,296. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,423 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,200. At a median age of 16.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 16.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,911
+292%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
+292%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
16.1
−55%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2547061K2K2K1990201020202024Walnut Grove
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,296
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,717
+41%since 2000
from $11,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,200
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(461)
Black74.5%(1,424)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(915)
Diversity Score
48
−22%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Mississippi?

Walnut Grove, Mississippi has about 1,911 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Mississippi earns about $26,296 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 $45,200, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Mississippi?

About 9.7% 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 35.3% 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 1,506 residents, a change of about 372 percent over that period.

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

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