Walnut Town, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 754 people, 319 households, and 203 families residing in the town. The population density was 139.1 people per square mile (53.71/kmē), it is 33rd least densely populated town in Mississippi. There were 341 housing units at an average density of 62.9 per square mile (24.29/kmē). The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.06. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males. The median age is 36 years, The median age of males and females living in Walnut Town was 35.3 and 37.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 84.48% White, 14.46% Black or African American, 0.27% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.66% from two or more races and 0.13% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $17102, it is the 25th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $23906, it is the 52nd poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $10212, making it the 49th poorest town by per capita income among the Mississippi. The median income of town was $17171, Median income for males is $23594, compared with $15350 for females.
In 2000, 185 pupils and students, of which 85 are male and 100 are female, 24.54% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 19 nursery or pri school, 7 kindergarten, 112 elementary school, 31 high school and 16 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 754 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 754 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 755 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 752 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 751 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 749 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 748 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 753 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 751 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 751 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 752 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 7 | |
| Elementary school | 46 | 66 | 112 |
| High school | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut town, Mississippi | $17102 | $23906 | $10212 |
| Tippah County, Mississippi | $29300 | $34547 | $14041 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |