Walnut, MS is a small town with a population of 811 according to the most recent census. The population density is 136 people per square mile which is slightly higher than the national average of 93 people per square mile. The community offers a variety of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events for its citizens to participate in. Local businesses include Magnolia Pharmacy, Walnut Grocery Store, and Clarke’s Cafe. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and fishing are popular options in the area. Organizations such as the Walnut Public Library and Walnut Community Center offer numerous programs and services for residents. Finally, local sporting events like baseball tournaments at Hines Park often bring in visitors from the surrounding area to cheer on their teams.
The population in Walnut is 811. There are 149 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Walnut is 30.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Walnut is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Walnut
- 51.0% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 35.3% are married with children
- 12.6% have children, but are single
Race in Walnut
- 70.6% are White
- 28.7% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander