Byhalia City, MS is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Mississippi. The population is made up of 1,358 people, and the median household income is $27,500. The city has a low poverty rate of 8.1%, and is ranked a B-for-complexity. In terms of race, the city is predominantly white. However, the city's population is comprised of minority groups, with over fifteen percent of the population being Hispanic.
The median property value in Byhalia City is $100,300, which is less than half of the national average of $205,000, though it has increased slightly from its previous level of $87,900. The home ownership rate is 52.2%, slightly lower than the national average of 63.6%. Byhalia City is home to many veterans of the Vietnam War, and there are fewer evictions here than in neighboring cities.
Byhalia City had a complex history with race. The Civil War and Reconstruction eras in Tennessee created bitterness and discord between the races. The state legislature passed a new constitution in 1890 that disenfranchised black citizens and established legal segregation. Jim Crow laws and rules were in effect until at least the 1950s. Byhalia's schools were instrumental in this process.
The median property value in Byhalia, MS was $130,800 in 2019. The average home value of a household in Byhalia is approximately 0.544 times smaller than the national average. It is home to several Antebellum churches and homes. The city is home to 1,861 people. In fact, the population in Byhalia has grown by almost 37% between 2015 and 2016. In addition, Byhalia residents are younger and healthier, with an average age of 40.6 in 2015.