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The Town of Walnut had a population of 699 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Walnut ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Mississippi. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Walnut is located at latitude 34.9462 and longitude -88.8998 in Tippah County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Walnut encompass a land area of 5.43 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Tippah County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Walnut has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Walnut is located within Supervisor District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Tippah County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 699 (100%) |
| Population Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 40 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $27,159 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,259 |
| Median Home Value | $97,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 323 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 145 (44.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 134 (41.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 44 (13.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 279 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 145 (52.0%) |
The table below compares Walnut to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 236 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 343 | 20th |
| Median Household Income | # 388 | 9th |
| Per Capita Income | # 338 | 21st |
| Diversity Index | # 211 | 51st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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