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Tylertown, MS
Town in Walthall County, Mississippi.
Population
2,024
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
617
ZIP codes
0
Tylertown and its ZIP codes
Tylertown at a glance
- Tylertown is about 9.8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,333 a year, 41% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,600 (31% below Mississippi) and median rent is $458 a month.
Local data for Tylertown, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tylertown, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,333
Poverty rate
34.2%
Median home value
$116,600
Median rent
$458/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (249), German Americans (123), Mexican Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walthall County. PPP loans are for Tylertown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,146
2,296 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,077
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.94M
FY 2026, $6,190 per person
How people get to work
Tylertown, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tylertown, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
192
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
62.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tylertown, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
22.7%
U.S. 12.1% +10.6 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Tylertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KokomoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| FoxworthCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Franklinton, LATown | 19 mi | 4.4 |
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| MagnoliaCity | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| McCombCity | 20 mi | 11.8 |
| OsykaTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Angie, LAVillage | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| SummitTown | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| ColumbiaCity | 22 mi | 11.2 |
| Varnado, LAVillage | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Kentwood, LATown | 26 mi | 7.1 |
| Tangipahoa, LAVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.3 |
| Bogalusa, LACity | 29 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tylertown, MS in?
- Tylertown is in Walthall County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Tylertown, MS?
- About 2,024 people live in Tylertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tylertown?
- Nearby places include Kokomo (10 mi), Foxworth (18 mi), Franklinton, LA (19 mi), Fernwood (19 mi), Magnolia (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023