1st Advantage MortgageMedian rent in Tallahatchie County is $732 a month against a median household income of $37,466, about 23% of income (ACS 2020-24). Borrow only what the expense needs, pick the shortest affordable term, and walk away from any lender asking a Tallahatchie County applicant for an upfront fee.
On this page
- Getting oriented in Tallahatchie County
- The Tallahatchie County job picture
- Tallahatchie County income bands
- Rent, home values and ownership in Tallahatchie County
- Tallahatchie County's most unusual numbers
- Tallahatchie County and the counties next door
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Tallahatchie County
- People and households in Tallahatchie County
- Budget math at the Tallahatchie County median
- Borrowing situations common in Tallahatchie County
- A Tallahatchie County borrower's checklist
- Mississippi rules that apply in Tallahatchie County
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
Getting oriented in Tallahatchie County
With an estimated 11,764 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Tallahatchie County ranks 64th of 82 in Mississippi for population. Its 646 square miles average 18 people per square mile, by the 2024 Census Gazetteer. Metro status: none; Tallahatchie County sits outside the 2023 OMB metro areas. Largest place: Tutwiler, about 2,073 residents (18% of Tallahatchie County); 5 Census places in all.
The Tallahatchie County job picture
Education and health care employs 28% of working residents, the largest share; manufacturing is next with 21%. The sharpest difference from the state is in manufacturing, at 21% locally and 13% for Mississippi. 10.2% of Tallahatchie County's labor force reported being unemployed, averaged across 2020 to 2024. About 81% drive to work alone and 27% have trips of 45 minutes or more. No car: 10.2% of Tallahatchie County households.
| Industry (employed residents 16+) | Tallahatchie County | Gap to Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.9% | +2.6 pts |
| Manufacturing | 21.4% | +8.4 pts |
| Retail trade | 10.2% | -1.2 pts |
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 7.3% | +5.1 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 6.1% | -1.3 pts |
| Construction | 5.9% | -0.9 pts |
Seasonal work is common in many Tallahatchie County industries; if that is you, show a full year of income rather than one strong month.
Tallahatchie County income bands
$37,466 is the median household income for Tallahatchie County, set against $56,447 for Mississippi. Only 71 Mississippi counties post a higher median.
| Income band | Share in Tallahatchie County | Difference from Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 44.9% | +12.5 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 42.9% | +1.7 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | -11.9 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | -2.2 pts |
Some 45% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 12% have six-figure incomes. Poverty rate, Tallahatchie County: 24.6%; Mississippi: 18.9%. A household earning below the $37,466 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
Rent, home values and ownership in Tallahatchie County
A typical Tallahatchie County rental runs $732 a month including utilities, which is 23% below Mississippi. 43% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 22% spend half or more. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $82,300, about 2.2 times the median household income. 65% of Tallahatchie County households own their home and 35% rent. Half the housing stock was built before 1978.
| Cost | Tallahatchie County | Mississippi figure | Higher or lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile homes | 27.0% | 14.4% | +12.6 pts |
| Rent-burdened renters | 43% | 51% | -8.2 pts |
| Vacant units | 22% | 15% | +7.2 pts |
| Owners | 65% | 70% | -5.5 pts |
| Median home value | $82,300 | $169,800 | 52% lower |
| Median gross rent | $732/mo | $954/mo | 23% lower |
| Burdened owners | 24% | 26% | -2.1 pts |
Tallahatchie County's most unusual numbers
Where Tallahatchie County lands at the extremes of Mississippi's county rankings:
- Few Mississippi counties match Tallahatchie County on median home value: $82,300 here, $169,800 for the state, ranking 4th lowest of 82. With modest home values, equity borrowing is rarely large.
- Tallahatchie County ranks 6th lowest of 82 Mississippi counties for the share of households earning $100,000 or more: 12%, against 26% statewide. Most budgets here are modest, so keep payments small.
- The share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 12% in Tallahatchie County. Only 5 of 82 Mississippi counties are lower. Lenders weigh income and credit, not schooling.
Tallahatchie County and the counties next door
Distances run center to center, from Quitman County at 22 miles out to Coahoma County at 31. 3 of the six report a higher median household income than Tallahatchie County; Yalobusha County is highest at $49,151 and Quitman County lowest at $32,412.
| County | Distance | Median income | Median rent | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahatchie County | - | $37,466 | $732/mo | 65% |
| Quitman County, MS | 22 mi | $32,412 | $672/mo | 65% |
| Grenada County, MS | 25 mi | $48,804 | $807/mo | 67% |
| Yalobusha County, MS | 27 mi | $49,151 | $667/mo | 69% |
| Leflore County, MS | 29 mi | $35,277 | $689/mo | 52% |
| Panola County, MS | 31 mi | $45,945 | $874/mo | 71% |
| Coahoma County, MS | 31 mi | $37,461 | $749/mo | 52% |
Cities, towns and CDPs in Tallahatchie County
4,884 of Tallahatchie County's 11,764 residents live in its 5 Census places (42%); the 5 largest are listed. No Tallahatchie County place has a separate guide yet; this county page serves all 5.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutwiler | town | 2,073 | $34,073 | $893 | 16 mi |
| Charleston | city | 1,979 | $36,892 | $683 | 8 mi |
| Webb | town | 400 | $26,786 | $646 | 10 mi |
| Sumner | town | 326 | $55,357 | $537 | 11 mi |
| Glendora | village | 106 | $20,729 | $773 | 11 mi |
People and households in Tallahatchie County
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12% of Tallahatchie County adults. About 15% go without health insurance.
| People and households | Tallahatchie County | Compared with Mississippi | Compared with median county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.7% | -13.4 pts | -10.5 pts |
| No high school diploma | 18.9% | +6.1 pts | n/a |
| Poverty rate | 24.6% | +5.7 pts | +11.4 pts |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 10.2% | +4.4 pts | +5.8 pts |
| No vehicle | 10.2% | +3.9 pts | +4.8 pts |
| No health insurance | 14.9% | +3.8 pts | +7.0 pts |
| Median age | 39.7 | +1.1 yrs | -1.8 yrs |
| Work from home | 6.4% | +0.5 pts | -2.3 pts |
| Minutes to work | Tallahatchie County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 24.5% |
| 15 to 29 min | 29.2% |
| 30 to 44 min | 19.4% |
| 45 to 59 min | 16.2% |
| 60+ min | 10.7% |
Budget math at the Tallahatchie County median
Tallahatchie County's $37,466 median income, run through a debt-to-income check:
- $3,122 a month: gross income for a household at the Tallahatchie County median
- Less median rent of $732, which is 23% of it
- $392: what a 36% ratio leaves once rent is paid
Two-income households and single earners in Tallahatchie County land in very different places on this math, so run it for your own budget.
Borrowing situations common in Tallahatchie County
A few patterns in the Tallahatchie County data, and the practical point behind each:
- Medical bills. 15% of Tallahatchie County residents are uninsured. Before borrowing for care, ask the provider about financial assistance and payment plans.
- Vehicle repairs. 27% of Tallahatchie County workers commute 45+ minutes, so a breakdown can cost a paycheck. Get two written estimates.
- Manufactured homes. 27% of Tallahatchie County housing units are mobile homes, and their repairs are often paid with unsecured loans. Get the quote in writing.
- Before borrowing. At 24.6% poverty, Tallahatchie County has local aid programs worth checking (options).
A Tallahatchie County borrower's checklist
Before you apply, wherever you live in Tallahatchie County:
- Price the Tallahatchie County expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Collect three written offers and compare APR and total repaid.
- Look the lender up with the state regulator first.
- Ask about early-payoff penalties.
Mississippi rules that apply in Tallahatchie County
The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance is the place to verify any lender's Mississippi license. If a Tallahatchie County lender ignores a dispute, the CFPB complaint portal is the federal backstop. The Mississippi guide covers state rules in more detail.
Related local guides
For statewide rules and data, see the Mississippi guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median household income in Tallahatchie County?
$37,466 a year in the 2020 to 2024 Census survey, versus $56,447 for Mississippi. It ranks 72nd of 82 in the state.
Is Tallahatchie County expensive for renters?
Median rent is $732 against $954 statewide, and 43% of renter households are cost-burdened.
I live in a small Tallahatchie County town. Is this my guide?
Yes. If your town has no city guide, this county page is the local one; it covers Tutwiler, Charleston, Webb, Sumner, Glendora.
Does living in Tallahatchie County change what I qualify for?
Not in our fit check, which uses only the amount, credit range, income and payments you enter, the same for a Tallahatchie County resident as anyone. Lenders decide under fair-lending law.
Is there a Tallahatchie County office that licenses lenders?
No, licensing is statewide. In Mississippi it is the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.