Walthall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,884. Its county seat is Tylertown. The county is named after Civil War Confederate general and Mississippi Senator Edward C. Walthall.
| Name: | Walthall County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 28-147 |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Founded: | 1910 |
| Named for: | Edward C. Walthall |
| Seat: | Tylertown |
| Largest town: | Tylertown |
| Total Area: | 404 sq mi (1,050 km²) |
| Land Area: | 404 sq mi (1,050 km²) |
| Total Population: | 13,884 |
| Population Density: | 34/sq mi (13/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.walthall.ms.us |
Walthall County location map. Where is Walthall County?
Walthall County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 404 square miles (1,050 km), of which 404 square miles (1,050 km) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km) (0.1%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in Mississippi by area.
Walthall County is located in Southwest Mississippi.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 98
- Mississippi Highway 27
- Mississippi Highway 44
- Mississippi Highway 48
Adjacent counties
- Lawrence County (north)
- Marion County (east)
- Washington Parish, Louisiana (south)
- Pike County (west)
- Lincoln County (northwest)
Walthall County Topographic Map
Walthall County Satellite Map
Walthall County Outline Map
