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Byhalia, MS
Town in Marshall County, Mississippi.
Population
1,588
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
223
ZIP codes
0
Byhalia and its ZIP codes
Byhalia at a glance
- Byhalia is about 3.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,500 a year, 32% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,100 (22% below Mississippi) and median rent is $439 a month.
Local data for Byhalia, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byhalia, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,500
Poverty rate
34.9%
Median home value
$133,100
Median rent
$439/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (151), Irish Americans (78), German Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Byhalia.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,875
11,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$279M
FY 2026, $8,264 per person
How people get to work
Byhalia, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byhalia, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
59.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byhalia, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
26.4%
U.S. 12.1% +14.3 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Byhalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VictoriaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Red BanksCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Olive BranchCity | 11 mi | 55.8 |
| Mount PleasantCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Collierville, TNTown | 12 mi | 36.7 |
| Rossville, TNTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| BridgetownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Piperton, TNCity | 13 mi | 27.2 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Germantown, TNCity | 15 mi | 20 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 16 mi | 12.8 |
| SouthavenCity | 17 mi | 41.3 |
| HernandoCity | 17 mi | 25.6 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| ColdwaterTown | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| Moscow, TNCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byhalia, MS in?
- Byhalia is in Marshall County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Byhalia, MS?
- About 1,588 people live in Byhalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byhalia?
- Nearby places include Victoria (4.7 mi), Red Banks (7.4 mi), Olive Branch (11 mi), Mount Pleasant (11 mi), Collierville, TN (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023