Walnut Grove is a town located in Leake County Mississippi. Walnut Grove has a 2024 population of 505. Walnut Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 509 in 2020.
The average household income in Walnut Grove is $44,236 with a poverty rate of 22.84%. The median age in Walnut Grove is 32.4 years: 35 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walnut Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 404 | 62.64% |
| White | 237 | 36.74% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 232 | 2.7 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.14 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
| Female | 78 | 3.69 | 14.1 | 85.9 |
| Married | 29 | 5.83 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 6 | 5.5 | 100 | 0 |
4.27
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
26.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 14.36% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 12.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 167 | 44.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.27% |
| Some College | 71 | 18.88% |
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 | 260 | 226 | 40 |
| White | 112 | 95 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 86.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 15.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,324 | $25,000 | $25,398 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,820 | $27,083 | $25,529 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$25,820
Average Earnings
$27,083
Average Male
$25,529
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Walnut Grove residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 394 | 112 | 28.43% |
| White | 232 | 31 | 13.36% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 100% |
22.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.82%
Male Poverty Rate
18.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walnut Grove is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walnut Grove is White, with 13.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.3% |
| Some College | 22.43% |
| High School | 14.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.6% |
| Male Employed | 15.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $53,571 |
| Households | $32,813 | $44,236 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,406 | $33,628 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.9%
Male Marriage Rate
11.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 3.7% |
| White | 9 | 8.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
78.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
97.21%
Born in Walnut Grove
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Walnut Grove residents were born in the United States, with 97.21% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 500 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 501 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 502 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 503 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 504 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 505 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 506 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 507 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 509 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 509 | -1,147 | -69.26% |
| 2019 | 1,656 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 1,658 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 1,662 | 33 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 1,629 | 25 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 1,604 | -298 | -15.67% |
| 2014 | 1,902 | -58 | -2.96% |
| 2013 | 1,960 | 231 | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 1,729 | 35 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 1,694 | -193 | -10.23% |
| 2010 | 1,887 | 0 | 0% |