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Tallahatchie County, MS
5 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
Population
11,764
Land area
646sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Tallahatchie County
Tallahatchie County at a glance
- Tallahatchie County is 71% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,466 a year, 34% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,300 (52% below Mississippi) and median rent is $732 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Tutwiler (2,073), Charleston (1,979) and Webb (400).
Local data for Tallahatchie County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tallahatchie County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,466
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$82,300
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (620), German Americans (479), Dutch Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,929
2,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,077
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $8,753 per person
PPP loans
$28.25M
1,081 loans, 2,771 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.97K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Tallahatchie County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tallahatchie County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
384
Most often heat
Flood insurance policies
57
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
60.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tallahatchie County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Tallahatchie County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Tallahatchie County, MS?
- Tutwiler is the largest city or town in Tallahatchie County, with about 2,073 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Tallahatchie County?
- Tallahatchie County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38920, 38921, 38927, 38928, 38950.
- What is the population of Tallahatchie County, MS?
- About 11,764 people live in Tallahatchie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Tallahatchie County?
- Tallahatchie County borders Panola County, Leflore County, Sunflower County, Grenada County, Coahoma County, Yalobusha County, Quitman County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023