Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

About Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi has a total population of 11,764, making it the 2,371st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tallahatchie County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Tallahatchie County is $37,466, which ranks #3,101 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1%.

The median home value in Tallahatchie County is $82,300, 70.8% below the national median. Renters in Tallahatchie County pay a median gross rent of $732 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Tallahatchie County, 11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.

Tallahatchie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 60.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).

All data for Tallahatchie County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.