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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tupelo

Arkansas · 177 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Tupelo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,614. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 33 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,000. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

177
−16%since 1990
from 210 in 1990
1990 – 2025
637 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 755 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
−2%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
41871331792251990201020202024Tupelo
202486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,614
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,301
+43%since 1990
from $8,591 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.4%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
67.1%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
32.9% rent
0.8
−55%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(7)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
+21.6 ptssince 1990
from 39.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−31%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tupelo, Arkansas?

Tupelo, Arkansas has about 177 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tupelo, Arkansas?

The typical household in Tupelo, Arkansas earns about $27,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tupelo, Arkansas expensive?

In Tupelo, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $23,000, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Tupelo, Arkansas?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tupelo, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tupelo, Arkansas?

About 23.4% of people in Tupelo, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tupelo, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tupelo, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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