Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Tallahatchie County: County in Mississippi, United States of America
About
Tallahatchie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,378 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,707 inhabitants. Its county seat is Charleston, Sumner. The county was created 191 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Tallahatchie County
| Population : | 13,707 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 1689 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Altitude : | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Capital : | Charleston, Sumner |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1833 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:46:54 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tallahatchie County is located at 33°57'2"N 90°10'24"W (33.9504700, -90.1732600). It has 2 neighbors: Leflore County and Quitman County.
Tallahatchie County map
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The largest city of Tallahatchie County is Tutwiler with a population of 3,401. Other cities include, Charleston population 1,882 and Glendora population 127. See all Tallahatchie County cities & populated places.
Tallahatchie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tallahatchie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tutwiler | 3,401 | City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Charleston | 1,882 | City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi |
| Webb | 468 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
| Sumner | 264 | Town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Glendora | 127 | Human settlement in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Tallahatchie County has 2 neighbours.
- Leflore County county in Mississippi, United States
- Quitman County county in Mississippi, United States
- Charleston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tallahatchie County decreased by 12.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,378 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,312 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,013 | -1.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,942 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,685 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,582 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,342 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,094 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,961 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,809 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,707 | -0.74% | estimation process |
People born in Tallahatchie County (3)
People born in Tallahatchie County, including Richard A. Sneed, murderer of Emmett Till John William Milam, baseball player William Hoskins, .
List
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
