Byhalia is a town located in Marshall County Mississippi. Byhalia has a 2024 population of 1,361. Byhalia is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,343 in 2020.
The average household income in Byhalia is $49,916 with a poverty rate of 26.16%. The median age in Byhalia is 40.8 years: 40.3 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Byhalia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 805 | 40.45% |
| White | 782 | 39.3% |
| Other race | 353 | 17.74% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 2.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 848 | 2.2 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 307 | 2.71 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.07 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Female | 188 | 3.22 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Male | 66 | 1.86 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 391 | 28.46% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 6.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 9.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 2.4% |
| High School Graduate | 424 | 30.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 102 | 7.42% |
| Some College | 213 | 15.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 566 | 485 | 90 |
| Black | 475 | 223 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 322 | 169 | 17 |
| Other Race | 269 | 152 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,500 | $105,313 | $35,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $7,969 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,625 | $60,681 | $29,728 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,510 | $38,924 | $28,378 |
| Overall | $35,972 | $46,313 | $28,879 |
| Some College | $34,919 | $36,667 | $0 |
$35,972
Average Earnings
$46,313
Average Male
$28,879
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.52% of Byhalia residents speak only English, while 20.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 752 | 187 | 24.87% |
| White | 628 | 151 | 24.04% |
| Other | 353 | 110 | 31.16% |
| Hispanic | 439 | 110 | 25.06% |
| Multiple | 50 | 41 | 82% |
26.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.04%
Male Poverty Rate
34.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Byhalia is Multiple, with 82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Byhalia is White, with 24.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.75% |
| High School | 18.44% |
| Some College | 12.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.95% |
| Female Employed | 8.97% |
| Male Employed | 7.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,125 | $55,946 |
| Households | $38,614 | $49,916 |
| Married Families | $47,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,112 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 7.56% |
| Black | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.65%
Born in Byhalia
90.5%
Native Born
9.5%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
8.79%
Naturalized
90.5% of Byhalia residents were born in the United States, with 50.65% having been born in Mississippi. 0.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,385 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 1,380 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 1,375 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 2026 | 1,371 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 1,366 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 1,361 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 1,357 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 1,359 | -9 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,368 | 25 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1,343 | 131 | 10.81% |
| 2019 | 1,212 | -10 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 1,222 | -17 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 1,239 | -15 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 1,254 | -9 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 1,263 | -18 | -1.41% |
| 2014 | 1,281 | -18 | -1.39% |
| 2013 | 1,299 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,299 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 1,307 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 1,305 | 0 | 0% |