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North Tunica

Mississippi · 429 residents · 0.567 sq mi
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Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 1,021 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $166,400. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 62.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 159%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

429
−70%since 2000
from 1,450 in 2000
1990 – 2024
757 / sq mi
−70%since 2000
from 2,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
49.0
+96%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
3276339391K2K1990201020202024North Tunica
2024429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$7,719
+11%since 2000
from $6,972 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
62.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.565
+29%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$166,400
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$830
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,442
41.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
59.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
61.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
81.6%
+81.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(68)
Black94.6%(1,371)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(10)
Black97.7%(419)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(24)
6
−55%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
49.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

93.8%
+55.3 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
48.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−88.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

12.1%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
87.9%
+54.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.5%
−69.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
38.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
58.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 31.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Tunica, Mississippi?

North Tunica, Mississippi has about 429 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is North Tunica, Mississippi expensive?

In North Tunica, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $166,400, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in North Tunica, Mississippi?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Tunica, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Tunica, Mississippi?

About 62.3% of people in North Tunica, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Tunica, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, North Tunica, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 835 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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

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