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Tupelo

Arkansas · 70 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $45,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70
−60%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 637 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+34%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41871331792251990201020202024Tupelo
202486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,095
+63%since 2000
from $12,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
28.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(3)
Diversity Score
4
−10%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
56.5 min
+223%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tupelo, Arkansas?

Tupelo, Arkansas has about 70 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Tupelo, Arkansas expensive?

In Tupelo, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $45,000.

How educated are people in Tupelo, Arkansas?

About 9.7% 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 0.0% 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 140 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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

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