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Walnut

Mississippi · 754 residents · 5.428 sq mi
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Walnut has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,102. Population has grown 43% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,600. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% 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

754
+43%since 1990
from 527 in 1990
1990 – 2025
139 / sq mi
+43%since 1990
from 97 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+5%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4606618611K1K1990201020202024Walnut
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,102
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,212
+36%since 1990
from $7,532 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$348
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $181 in 1990
US average: $602
59.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
40.1% rent
2.7
+9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(495)
Black6.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(80)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(633)
Black14.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.6%(246)
33
+116%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 47.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.5%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+25%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walnut, Mississippi?

Walnut, Mississippi has about 754 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walnut, Mississippi?

The typical household in Walnut, Mississippi earns about $17,102 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 $45,600, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut, Mississippi?

About 4.2% 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 26.4% 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 227 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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