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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Tunica

Mississippi · 1,450 residents · 0.567 sq mi
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North Tunica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,891. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,300. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,450
+15%since 1990
from 1,264 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,557 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 2,229 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.0
+14%since 1990
from 22.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3276339391K2K1990201020202024North Tunica
2024429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,891
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $7,507 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2020
$6,972
+50%since 1990
from $4,659 in 1990
US average: $21,522
50.7%
−17.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
54.6%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
45.4% rent
2.4
−53%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(66)
Black94.8%(1,198)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score22.7%(287)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(68)
Black94.6%(1,371)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score12.7%(184)
13
−44%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.9%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 41.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−48%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Tunica, Mississippi?

North Tunica, Mississippi has about 1,450 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Tunica, Mississippi?

The typical household in North Tunica, Mississippi earns about $14,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Tunica, Mississippi expensive?

In North Tunica, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $35,300, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in North Tunica, Mississippi?

About 5.5% 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 50.7% of people in North Tunica, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Tunica, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, North Tunica, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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