Tallahatchie County Summary

Life in Tallahatchie County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Tallahatchie County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Tallahatchie County:

  • The population in Tallahatchie County is 12,363.

  • The median home value in Tallahatchie County is $98,484.

  • The median income in Tallahatchie County is $37,383.

  • The median rent in Tallahatchie County is $695.

  • The unemployment rate in Tallahatchie County is 10.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Tallahatchie County is 26.5%.

  • The average high in Tallahatchie County is 78.9° and there are 131.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Tallahatchie County

List Of Cities & Towns in Tallahatchie County

Charleston, MS Population 2,301

Tutwiler, MS Population 2,049

Webb, MS Population 422

Sumner, MS Population 396

Glendora, MS Population 116

Map Of Tallahatchie County

Tallahatchie County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Tallahatchie County is 78.9°.

  • There are 83.06 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 131.9 inches of rain each year with 0.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:43 hours of sun each day in Tallahatchie County.

StatTallahatchie County
Mean High78.9
Nice Days83.06
Rainfall131.9
Snowfall0.7
Sunny Hours5:43
78.9°
Average High
131.9
Inches of Rain

Tallahatchie County Photos

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Tallahatchie County Demographics

Population over time in Tallahatchie County

The current population in Tallahatchie County is 12,363. The population has decreased -8.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 12,917 -8.0%
2022 14,041 -0.8%
2021 14,158 -

Gender in Tallahatchie County

  • Tallahatchie County is 46.7% female with 5,770 female residents.

  • Tallahatchie County is 53.3% male with 6,592 male residents.

Female
46.7% (5,770)
Male
53.3% (6,592)
Gender Tallahatchie County MS USA
Female 46.7% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 53.3% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Tallahatchie County

Tallahatchie County is:

  • 36.0% White with 4,452 White residents.

  • 62.0% African American with 7,667 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 5 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 140 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.5% Hispanic with 64 Hispanic residents.

White
36.0% (4,452)
African American
62.0% (7,667)
American Indian
0.3% (35)
Asian
0.0% (5)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.1% (140)
Hispanic
0.5% (64)

Table: Tallahatchie County By Race

Race Tallahatchie County MS USA
White 36.0% 55.4% 58.2%
African American 62.0% 36.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.1% 2.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 0.5% 3.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

  • 6.5% of households in Tallahatchie County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.4% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.7% of households in Tallahatchie County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.5% (809)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.4% (1,035)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.2% (1,873)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.2% (1,882)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.0% (2,096)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (2,076)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.4% (915)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.3% (780)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (677)
$200,000 or more
1.7% (214)
Income Tallahatchie County MS USA
Less than $10,000 6.5% 7.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.4% 6.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.2% 10.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.2% 9.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.0% 13.0% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 16.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.4% 12.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.3% 13.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 6.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 5.3% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tallahatchie County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Tallahatchie County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (741)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,607)
High School / GED
35% (4,327)
Some College
19% (2,348)
Associate's Degree
15% (1,854)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (865)
Master's Degree
4% (494)
Professional Degree
1% (123)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Tallahatchie County MS USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 13% 9% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 15% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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