Walls is a town located in DeSoto County Mississippi. Walls has a 2024 population of 1,402. Walls is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 4.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,348 in 2020.
The average household income in Walls is $60,933 with a poverty rate of 27.56%. The median age in Walls is 32.1 years: 30.8 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 974 | 70.27% |
| White | 400 | 28.86% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.72% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 536 | 2.59 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 187 | 0 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Married | 172 | 3.2 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Female | 139 | 3.48 | 25.2 | 74.8 |
| Male | 38 | 4.32 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
37.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 11.83% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 17.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 11.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 247 | 29.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.84% |
| Some College | 187 | 22.13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 561 | 473 | 104 |
| White | 265 | 233 | 34 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,667 | $58,750 | $65,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,889 | $58,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,469 | $40,813 | $25,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,643 | $34,821 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,621 | $40,750 | $27,031 |
| Some College | $36,550 | $37,300 | $0 |
$36,621
Average Earnings
$40,750
Average Male
$27,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.65% of Walls residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 974 | 353 | 36.24% |
| White | 393 | 29 | 7.38% |
27.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.01%
Male Poverty Rate
29.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walls is Black, with 36.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walls is White, with 7.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.86% |
| Some College | 16.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 55% |
| Female Employed | 22.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,523 | $64,724 |
| Households | $40,417 | $60,933 |
| Married Families | $65,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,021 | $43,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 7.72% |
| Black | 8 | 1.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.3%
Labor Force Participation
74%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
44.73%
Born in Walls
98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.8%
Naturalized
98.2% of Walls residents were born in the United States, with 44.73% having been born in Mississippi. 0% 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 | 1,471 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 1,457 | 14 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 1,443 | 13 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 1,430 | 14 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 1,416 | 14 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1,402 | 13 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 1,389 | 16 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 1,373 | 11 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 1,362 | 14 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1,348 | -76 | -5.34% |
| 2019 | 1,424 | 11 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 1,413 | 64 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 1,349 | 86 | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 1,263 | 31 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 1,232 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 1,226 | 13 | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 1,213 | 15 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 1,198 | 18 | 1.53% |
| 2011 | 1,180 | 46 | 4.06% |
| 2010 | 1,134 | 0 | 0% |