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North Tunica

Mississippi · 760 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 $19,531. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 690 residents. 11% 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 $73,000. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

760
−48%since 2000
from 1,450 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,340 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 2,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
33.2
+33%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3276339391K2K1990201020202024North Tunica
2024429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,531
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,891 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
$13,181
+89%since 2000
from $6,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
20.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

$73,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$755
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
42.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
57.3% rent
3.7
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(32)
Black90.5%(688)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.5%(118)
15
+22%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+113%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
93.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
23.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

56.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
49.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
32.6%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
62.1%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
26.0%
−47.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Tunica, Mississippi?

North Tunica, Mississippi has about 760 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Tunica, Mississippi earns about $19,531 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in North Tunica, Mississippi?

About 10.5% 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 20.2% 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 504 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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