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Tallahatchie County, MS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Tallahatchie County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 10,877
- −14.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,306
- Median household income
- $37,466
- +25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $82,300
- Jobs located here
- 2,575
- Highest market score
- 56
- Sit-down restaurants, #884 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 10,877 people live in Tallahatchie County, in 4,306 households. Population estimates put the population change in Tallahatchie County from 2020 to 2025 at −14.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Tallahatchie County is $37,466 a year, 54% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Tallahatchie County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Tallahatchie County are for sit-down restaurants (56), restaurants and cafes (56) and auto repair and car care businesses (50). Tallahatchie County ranks #884 of 2,405 scored counties for sit-down restaurants.
For its number of households, Tallahatchie County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (49% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Tallahatchie County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Tallahatchie County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 56 | #884 of 2,405 | 11 | 25.5 | $1.1M | 161 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #897 of 2,405 | 21 | 48.8 | $558K | 151 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 50 | #1,216 of 2,401 | 10 | 23.2 | $312K | 116 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,375 of 2,385 | 5 | 11.6 | $576K | 271 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 45 | #1,392 of 2,394 | 7 | 16.3 | $525K | 344 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,761 of 2,339 | 5 | 11.6 | $576K | 134 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 12 | #2,317 of 2,358 | 7 | 16.3 | $1.5M | 62 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 8 | #2,372 of 2,402 | 12 | 27.9 | $1.8M | 53 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 6 | #2,236 of 2,261 | 7 | 16.3 | $3.1M | 39 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 4 | #2,054 of 2,070 | 5 | 11.6 | $4.3M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.3 | $779K | 175 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.3 | $2.9M | 96 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.3 | $164K | 24 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $2.1M | 240 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $3M | 238 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $1.2M | Too few | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $11.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Tallahatchie County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $3.1M | $724 | 76 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $10.4M | $2,412 | 93 |
| Food away from home | $11.7M | $2,722 | 67 |
| Groceries | $21.6M | $5,007 | 79 |
| Personal care products and services | $2.9M | $669 | 67 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.2M | $268 | 46 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $1.8M | $426 | 43 |
| Medical and dental services | $3.7M | $853 | 66 |
| Pets | $2.8M | $643 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.3M | $1,473 | 72 |
| Vehicle insurance | $9M | $2,083 | 106 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $9.5M | $2,201 | 73 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5M | $1,161 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $52.4M | $12,159 | 73 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Tallahatchie County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 10,877−14.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,306
- Median age
- 40.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 646 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 18
- Median household income
- $37,466+25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $55,024
- Median home value
- $82,300
- Jobs located here
- 2,575
- Daytime population
- 10,833Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Tallahatchie County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Tallahatchie County at 10,877 people in 2025, down 14.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,306 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Tallahatchie County, MS spend?
Households in Tallahatchie County spend about $52.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $21.6M on groceries and $11.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Tallahatchie County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Tallahatchie County, MS?
Of the business types scored in Tallahatchie County, sit-down restaurants (56), restaurants and cafes (56) and auto repair and car care businesses (50) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #884 of 2,405 scored counties.
How does Tallahatchie County, MS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Tallahatchie County is $37,466, 54% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 14.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $82,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (49% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (58% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 10 of the 56 business types have a score in Tallahatchie County, each ranked against other counties.
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