The Town FilesTallahatchie County, Mississippi
11,764 people. The median home is worth $82,300 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $37,466.
Towns in Tallahatchie County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutwiler | 2,476 | $58,900 | $34,073 | 45.0 |
| Charleston | 1,884 | $88,800 | $36,892 | 38.3 |
People and housing
| Tallahatchie County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $732 | $820 |
| Median household income | $37,466 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,724 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,126 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 384 storm events in Tallahatchie County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Tallahatchie County has been included in 27 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4536: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).