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Walnut

Mississippi · 704 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 $38,406. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,500. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

704
−7%since 2000
from 754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
130 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
35.6
−1%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4606618611K1K1990201020202024Walnut
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,406
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,102 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$15,235
+49%since 2000
from $10,212 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
34.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$65,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$652
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
49.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
50.2% rent
1.7
−36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(539)
Black17.5%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score40.9%(288)
41
+26%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+34.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
79.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
16.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
52.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.7%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut, Mississippi?

Walnut, Mississippi has about 704 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut, Mississippi?

The typical household in Walnut, Mississippi earns about $38,406 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 $65,500, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut, Mississippi?

About 15.7% 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 34.1% 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 177 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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