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Walnut Grove, MS
Town in Leake County, Mississippi.
Population
737
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
456
ZIP codes
0
Walnut Grove and its ZIP codes
Walnut Grove at a glance
- Walnut Grove is about 7.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,634 a year, 24% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,900 (49% below Mississippi) and median rent is $535 a month.
Local data for Walnut Grove, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walnut Grove, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,634
Poverty rate
26.5%
Median home value
$85,900
Median rent
$535/mo
Homeownership
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (26), French Americans (26), German Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leake County. PPP loans are for Walnut Grove.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,836
5,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
How people get to work
Walnut Grove, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walnut Grove, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
516
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
57.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walnut Grove, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Walnut Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Standing PineCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.5 |
| HarpervilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| SebastopolTown | 7.6 mi | 1.6 |
| LenaTown | 7.8 mi | 1.7 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| CarthageCity | 11 mi | 9.3 |
| ConehattaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 15.7 |
| RedwaterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.5 |
| ForestCity | 17 mi | 13.1 |
| Pearl RiverCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 31 |
| LakeTown | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| UnionTown | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| MortonCity | 21 mi | 8.9 |
| DecaturTown | 23 mi | 5.5 |
| PhiladelphiaCity | 24 mi | 12.2 |
| NewtonCity | 25 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walnut Grove, MS in?
- Walnut Grove is in Leake County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Walnut Grove, MS?
- About 737 people live in Walnut Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walnut Grove?
- Nearby places include Standing Pine (5.6 mi), Harperville (7 mi), Sebastopol (7.6 mi), Lena (7.8 mi), Hillsboro (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023