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 $41,314 with a poverty rate of 25.26%. The median age in Walnut Grove is 27.8 years: 25.7 years for males, and 30.7 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 | 478 | 66.3% |
| White | 239 | 33.15% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.55% |
| 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 | 247 | 2.85 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.41 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Female | 89 | 3.78 | 9 | 91 |
| Married | 30 | 5.43 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Male | 5 | 6 | 100 | 0 |
4.23
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
28.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 3.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 12.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.57% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 43.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 87 | 22.72% |
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 | 254 | 215 | 45 |
| White | 125 | 106 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 17.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,500 | $24,417 | $25,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,324 | $26,250 | $25,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $41,458 | $0 |
$25,324
Average Earnings
$26,250
Average Male
$25,250
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 | 451 | 159 | 35.25% |
| White | 234 | 14 | 5.98% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
25.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.96%
Male Poverty Rate
19.91%
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 5.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.91% |
| Some College | 18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.54% |
| High School | 8.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,313 | $46,331 |
| Households | $32,344 | $41,314 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,594 | $34,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.5%
Male Marriage Rate
9.9%
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
16
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 12.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
39.1%
Employment Rate
17.8%
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
96.81%
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 96.81% 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% |