Walthall County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Walthall County, Mississippi
Walthall County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
13,839
Median Age
41.4
Male Median
39.5
Female Median
43.0
Walthall County, Mississippi Population Growth

Walthall County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -10.9%%.
-10.9%% Growth
Walthall County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Walthall County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4 | 13,839 |
| 2023 | 41.4 | 13,864 |
| 2022 | 40.0 | 13,888 |
| 2021 | 39.0 | 13,981 |
| 2020 | 39.6 | 14,423 |
| 2019 | 39.8 | 14,477 |
| 2018 | 39.9 | 14,601 |
| 2017 | 40.3 | 14,670 |
| 2016 | 40.3 | 14,812 |
| 2015 | 39.4 | 14,978 |
| 2014 | 38.7 | 15,126 |
| 2013 | 37.2 | 15,265 |
| 2012 | 36.8 | 15,405 |
| 2011 | 36.7 | 15,495 |
| 2010 | 36.6 | 15,530 |
Walthall County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65+ | 22.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Walthall County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Walthall County, Mississippi
The median age in Walthall County, Mississippi is 41.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Walthall County, Mississippi is 13,839.
In Walthall County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Walthall County, Mississippi is aging.