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Tallahatchie County

Mississippi · 12,715 residents · 645.59 sq mi
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Tallahatchie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,433. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,900. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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

Total population
12,715
−15%since 2000
from 14,903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+20%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Tallahatchie County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,433
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,942
+67%since 2000
from $10,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(5,867)
Black58.9%(8,784)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(137)
Asian0.3%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(9,188)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(4,727)
Black58.1%(7,390)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(425)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0.8%(101)
Diversity Score64.8%(8,235)
Segregation Score35.8%(4,556)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi has about 12,715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi earns about $30,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallahatchie County, Mississippi expensive?

In Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?

About 26.8% of people in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallahatchie County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,495 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 38921ZIP 38963ZIP 38927ZIP 38950ZIP 38966ZIP 38920ZIP 38957ZIP 38953ZIP 38928ZIP 38962
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