Town · Mississippi
Byhalia, Mississippi
Byhalia, town, in Marshall County, Mississippi. Byhalia had 1,412 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,339 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,588 (±476). GEOID 2810060.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,412
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,339 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,588 ±476
Median household income
$38,500
±$12,509 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$133,100
±$56,982 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$439
±$346 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Byhalia and what county is it in?
Byhalia is a town in Marshall County, Mississippi. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 188 residents per square mile in 2020.
Byhalia is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Byhalia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,412 people lived in Byhalia on July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,339 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,588 (±476).
| Measure | Byhalia | Marshall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,588 ±476 | 33,979 | no clear change |
| Households | 630 ±205 | 13,187 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.41 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 713 ±200 | 15,519 | no clear change |
Byhalia's population since 2000
From 706 in 2000 to 1,412 in 2025: up 100.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Byhalia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Byhalia?
The median resident of Byhalia is 33.4 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.4%.
| Measure | Byhalia | Marshall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±9.7 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±9.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±7.3 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 38.5% ±7.3 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±8.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.4% ±12.7 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.3% ±13.2 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±2.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.5% ±7.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3% ±7.5 pts | 23.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.7% ±8.3 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.0% ±14.5 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.2% ±7.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±2.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±4.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Byhalia earn?
Half of Byhalia's 630 households earn less than $38,500 a year (±$12,509), against $53,458 in Marshall County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $34,469 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Byhalia | Marshall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,500 ±$12,509 | $53,458 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $48,709 ±$9,877 | $73,596 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,250 ±$4,695 | $28,455 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.9% ±17.4 pts | 23.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 57.7% ±23.4 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2% ±9.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±6.2 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.3% ±15.8 pts | 80.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Byhalia?
Owners occupy 54.4% of Byhalia's occupied homes and renters 45.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,100 by its owner (±$56,982).
| Measure | Byhalia | Marshall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,100 ±$56,982 | $167,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $439 ±$346 | $868 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0% ±16.6 pts | 49.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,213 ±$524 | $1,384 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.4% ±15.6 pts | 79.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.6% ±15.6 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Housing units | 713 ±200 | 15,519 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±7.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.0% ±13.3 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% ±5.2 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±6.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±4.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2% ±5.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±4.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Byhalia building?
Builders took permits for 56 new housing units in Byhalia in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 39.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Byhalia work and get to work?
84.3% of Byhalia's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes.
| Measure | Byhalia | Marshall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.2% ±9.1 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±6.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.3% ±9.6 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±6.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±9.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0% ±6.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±4.9 | 29.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Byhalia?
No census tract lies mostly in Byhalia; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.01Marshall County | 3,523 | $39,444 |
| Tract 9502.02Marshall County | 4,392 | $54,006 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Byhalia) · Census block assignment files
How does Byhalia compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Byhalia is the 8,951st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 128th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Byhalia ranks 130th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 128th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 17th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 173rd | 187 |
| Median household income | 130th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 153rd | 183 |
| Median home value | 91st | 178 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 136th | 171 |
| Median age | 150th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 135th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 124th | 185 |
Byhalia's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Byhalia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Byhalia?
25 of the 57 figures for Byhalia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Byhalia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Byhalia.