Walthall County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$45,444
Per Capita Income
$28,082
Poverty Rate
18.1%
SNAP Recipients
18.1%
Gini Index
0.507
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K31.2%
$25K–$50K23.4%
$50K–$75K12.7%
$75K–$100K10.1%
$100K–$150K12.0%
$150K–$200K7.3%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Walthall County, MS is $45,444 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,082. 18.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.507 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).