Tallahatchie County, Mississippi Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The estimated population of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi is 12,917 people, with a median age of 36.5.

We can look at the total population in Tallahatchie County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,917
 -8.01% -11.24%
2020
14,041
 -0.83% -
2019
14,158
 -1.41% -
2018
14,361
 -1.31% -
2017
14,552
 - -

Population of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
34.3%
35.4%
 -3.11%
Black/African American
61.5%
47.2%
 +30.30%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
15%
 -78.67%
Asian
0.3%
1.5%
 -80.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.5 +0.27% 35.1 0% 44 +2.33%
2020 36.4 -1.09% 35.1 +1.74% 43 +7.5%
2019 36.8 +6.36% 34.5 +8.49% 40 -2.44%
2018 34.6 -0.29% 31.8 +0.32% 41 -5.09%
2017 34.7 - 31.7 - 43.2 -

The median age of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 616 +31.73% 786 -26.76% 816 578
10 to 19 784 +10.42% 370 +75.73% 867 618
20 to 29 2,492 -44.6% 861 -29.03% 1,542 634
30 to 39 1,550 -2.85% 781 -18.69% 1,476 639
40 to 49 922 -0.42% 787 -15.27% 837 669
50 to 59 783 -3.97% 1,007 -26.21% 729 751
60 to 69 765 +8.8% 653 +19.37% 829 775
70+ 584 -35.23% 811 -4.43% 389 768

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi is $31,484.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Tallahatchie County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,393.00
  • 45 to 64
    $35,185.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,382.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Tallahatchie County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Tallahatchie County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi is currently $51,496.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.39% of households in Tallahatchie County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Tallahatchie County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    38.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Tallahatchie County is $19,390.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Tallahatchie County by the total population of Tallahatchie County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Tallahatchie County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.19%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Tallahatchie County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Tallahatchie County over the age of 16 is 10,596.

Of those people, a total of 50.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Tallahatchie County is 43.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 558 16.70% 44.10%
20 to 24 years 1,016 57.70% 19.60%
25 to 29 years 1,160 60.30% 12.70%
30 to 34 years 689 56.00% 21.50%
35 to 44 years 2,283 72.40% 18.00%
45 to 54 years 1,360 69.30% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 769 51.10% 3.30%
60 to 64 years 786 44.90% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 1,217 18.80% 2.20%
75 years and over 758 2.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Tallahatchie County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,847 51.60% 8.50%
Black or African American 6,268 53.40% 16.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 33.30% 0.00%
Asian 44 31.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 340 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 94 4.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 391 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,828 51.90% 8.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Tallahatchie County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Tallahatchie County is 4,647, with median earnings of $31,300.00.

Women in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi earning approximately 63.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,647 $31,300.00
Male 2,837 $36,039.00
Female 1,810 $22,736.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 381 $40,898.00
Business and Financial 89 $39,946.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $53,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $36,579.00
Community and Social Service 102 $37,197.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 415 $31,069.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 179 $65,625.00
Healthcare Support 159 $24,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $9,097.00
Law Enforcement 250 $35,986.00
Food Preparation and Serving 208 $13,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 198 $7,368.00
Personal Care and Service 105 $12,426.00
Sales 203 $17,078.00
Office and Administrative Support 259 $26,161.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 97 $7,132.00
Construction and Extraction 346 $14,714.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 167 $31,168.00
Production 672 $37,764.00
Transportation and Material Moving 299 $44,707.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 277 $27,014.00 104 $79,500.00
Business and Financial 27 $66,250.00 62 $38,478.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $36,974.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 34 $63,947.00 68 $36,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 131 $31,819.00 284 $14,767.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 168 $72,857.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00 128 $26,842.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 77 $9,097.00
Law Enforcement 143 $40,938.00 107 $32,465.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $0.00 173 $12,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 144 $7,500.00 54 $7,273.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $4,861.00 37 $15,341.00
Sales 117 $17,242.00 86 $16,630.00
Office and Administrative Support 55 $41,250.00 204 $21,552.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $22,083.00 62 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 346 $14,714.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 167 $31,168.00 0 $0.00
Production 566 $38,291.00 106 $30,300.00
Transportation and Material Moving 299 $44,707.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,101 households in Tallahatchie County, with an average household size of 2.96 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,699 families in Tallahatchie County with an average family size of 3.77 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,384 526 789 1,402
Average Household Size 3.74 3.07 4.75 1.16
Total Families 1,384 526 789 0
Average Household Size 3.7 2.84 4.53 0

Poverty

Of the 2,699 families in Tallahatchie County, 23.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Tallahatchie County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,467 housing units in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,101 75.01%
Vacant 1,366 24.99%

20.49% of the total 5,467 housing units in Tallahatchie County are rental units. This is approximately 1,120 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,633 are occupied by the owner - or 48.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Tallahatchie County is $619.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Tallahatchie County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    348
  • Less than $500
    260
  • $500 to $999
    681
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    179
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Tallahatchie County is $69,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Tallahatchie County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    756
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,256
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    295
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    199
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    68
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    39
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Tallahatchie County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Tallahatchie County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    331
  • 1940 to 1949
    282
  • 1950 to 1959
    526
  • 1960 to 1969
    500
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,301
  • 1980 to 1989
    817
  • 1990 to 1999
    911
  • 2000 to 2009
    548
  • 2010 to 2013
    251
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Tallahatchie County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    488
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,303
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,115
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,195

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Tallahatchie County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Tallahatchie County that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Tallahatchie County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    310
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    613
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    368
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    569
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    325
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    237
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    735
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    84
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    113
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    472
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    273
  • 90 or more minutes
    148

Summary

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Places in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

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