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North Tunica

Mississippi · 1,035 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 $12,443. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 415 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,100. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 67% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,035
−29%since 2000
from 1,450 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,825 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 2,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
28.2
+13%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3276339391K2K1990201020202024North Tunica
2024429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,443
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,891 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
$6,626
−5%since 2000
from $6,972 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
40.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$43,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$457
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
28.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
45.2% rent
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
69.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
48.3%
+48.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.5
+46%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(44)
Black95.4%(987)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(110)
11
−16%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
44.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
59.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
40.8%
+40.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
24.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
15.3%
−73.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

58.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
41.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.5%
−59.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Tunica, Mississippi?

North Tunica, Mississippi has about 1,035 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Tunica, Mississippi earns about $12,443 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 $43,100, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in North Tunica, Mississippi?

About 6.0% 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 40.2% 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 229 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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