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Walthall County
U.S. county
Walthall County courthouse in Tylertown
Walthall County courthouse in Tylertown
Map of Mississippi highlighting Walthall County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  Mississippi
Founded 1910
Named for Edward C. Walthall
Seat Tylertown
Largest town Tylertown
Area
 • Total 404 sq mi (1,050 km2)
 • Land 404 sq mi (1,050 km2)
 • Water 0.5 sq mi (1 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 13,884
 • Density 34.37/sq mi (13.269/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 3rd

Walthall County is a place in the state of Mississippi, USA. It's like a smaller region within the state. In 2020, about 13,884 people lived there. The main town, or "county seat," is Tylertown. The county got its name from Edward C. Walthall. He was a general during the American Civil War and later a senator for Mississippi.

About Walthall County

Walthall County was created in 1910. It is located in the southwestern part of Mississippi. The county is named after Edward C. Walthall, who was an important figure in Mississippi's history.

Where is Walthall County?

Walthall County is in the southwest part of Mississippi. It is one of the smaller counties in the state. Most of its area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.

Nearby Counties

Walthall County shares its borders with several other counties:

Main Roads

These are the important roads that go through Walthall County:

  • US 98.svg U.S. Highway 98
  • Circle sign 27.svg Mississippi Highway 27
  • Circle sign 44.svg Mississippi Highway 44
  • Circle sign 48.svg Mississippi Highway 48

Who Lives Here?

According to the 2020 census, 13,884 people live in Walthall County. Most people are either White or Black or African American. There are also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and other backgrounds. Some people identify as Hispanic or Latino.

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920 13,455 —
1930 13,871 3.1%
1940 17,534 26.4%
1950 15,563 −11.2%
1960 13,512 −13.2%
1970 12,500 −7.5%
1980 13,761 10.1%
1990 14,352 4.3%
2000 15,156 5.6%
2010 15,443 1.9%
2020 13,884 −10.1%
2023 (est.) 13,863 −10.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2013

Towns and Communities

The main town in Walthall County is Tylertown. It is the county seat, which means it's where the county government is located.

Town

Other Communities

There are also several smaller, unincorporated communities in the county. These are places that don't have their own local government.

  • Darbun
  • Dexter
  • Little Improve
  • Mesa
  • Salem
  • Sartinville
  • Union
  • Hope
  • Dillon
  • Kirklin

Education in Walthall County

Students in Walthall County attend schools run by the Walthall County School District. For higher education, the county is part of the district for Southwest Mississippi Community College.

Images for kids

  • Walthall County Mississippi Courthouse

    The Walthall County courthouse in Tylertown.

See also

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