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Walnut, MS
Town in Tippah County, Mississippi.
Population
699
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
129
ZIP codes
0
Walnut and its ZIP codes
Walnut at a glance
- Walnut is about 2.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,159, 52% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,000 (43% below Mississippi) and median rent is $512 a month.
Local data for Walnut, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walnut, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,159
Poverty rate
28.7%
Median home value
$97,000
Median rent
$512/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (32), Irish Americans (29), German Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippah County. PPP loans are for Walnut.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,660
7,209 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $5,955 per person
How people get to work
Walnut, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walnut, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walnut, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Walnut
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChalybeateCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Middleton, TNCity | 7.6 mi | 2.1 |
| FalknerTown | 8 mi | 5.1 |
| Essary Springs, TNCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Pocahontas, TNCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Saulsbury, TNTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RipleyCity | 15 mi | 11.4 |
| AshlandTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Grand Junction, TNCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Chewalla, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| KossuthVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Hickory Valley, TNTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| La Grange, TNTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| Ramer, TNCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Blue MountainTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walnut, MS in?
- Walnut is in Tippah County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Walnut, MS?
- About 699 people live in Walnut, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walnut?
- Nearby places include Chalybeate (3.5 mi), Middleton, TN (7.6 mi), Falkner (8 mi), Essary Springs, TN (8.5 mi), Pocahontas, TN (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023