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Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Tallahatchie County had 10,877 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 14.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 28135.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,877
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,715 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,764
Median household income
$37,466
±$5,737 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$82,300
±$11,290 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$732
±$71 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Tallahatchie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,715 residents in Tallahatchie County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,877 for July 1, 2025, down 14.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,764 over 646 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tallahatchie County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,764 | 2,946,779 | −2,394 |
| Households | 4,306±208 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.13 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,505±25 | 1,341,114 | no clear change |
Tallahatchie County's population since 2000
From 14,903 in 2000 to 10,877 in 2025: down 27.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Tallahatchie County?
Tallahatchie County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Tutwiler with 1,649 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tutwiler | 2,476 | $34,073 |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 1,884 | $36,892 |
| WebbGEOID 2878480 | 416 | $26,786 |
| SumnerGEOID 2871520 | 278 | $55,357 |
| GlendoraGEOID 2827660 | 154 | $20,729 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tallahatchie County?
The median resident of Tallahatchie County is 39.7 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 60.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.6%.
| Measure | Tallahatchie County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±1.4 | 38.6 | +2.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | −8.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.6%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | +1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 60.8%±1.4 pts | 36.3% | +7.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5%±2.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.9%±2.8 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.1%±4.1 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.7%±3.1 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Tallahatchie County earn?
Half of Tallahatchie County's 4,306 households earn less than $37,466 a year (±$5,737), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $36,753 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tallahatchie County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,466±$5,737 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,024±$5,481 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,562±$1,936 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.6%±4.3 pts | 18.9% | −7.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.8%±10.2 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.0%±4.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.8%±4.6 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 Tallahatchie County?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Tallahatchie County's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $82,300 by its owner (±$11,290). The median renter pays $732 a month including utilities, and 40.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tallahatchie County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $82,300±$11,290 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $732±$71 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.6%±11.4 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,012±$104 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5%±4.5 pts | 70.0% | −7.5 pts |
| Housing units | 5,505±25 | 1,341,114 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.6%±4.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±3.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9%±4.1 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.0%±4.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8%±2.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Tallahatchie County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Tallahatchie County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tallahatchie County get to work?
80.7% of Tallahatchie County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.2%.
| Measure | Tallahatchie County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7%±3.0 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.2%±4.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.7%±5.8 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6%±4.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±4.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min±3.2 | 25.6 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 are Tallahatchie County's census tracts?
Tallahatchie County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,857 (Tract 9503) to $43,750 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950128135950100 | 4,052±427 | $43,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950228135950200 | 2,275±436 | $40,833 |
| Tract 950328135950300 | 3,147±424 | $34,857 |
| Tract 950428135950400 | 2,290±477 | $35,469 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tallahatchie County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 81st of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th of 82 |
| Median household income | 72nd of 82 |
| Median home value | 79th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th of 82 |
| Median age | 39th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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