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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tchula

Mississippi · 2,332 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Tchula has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $31,100. At a median age of 24.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,332
+8%since 1990
from 2,169 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,656 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,540 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.5
+8%since 1990
from 22.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Tchula
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,571
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $6,658 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$6,373
+51%since 1990
from $4,227 in 1990
US average: $21,522
54.4%
−11.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$261
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
56.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
43.1% rent
2.7
−10%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(148)
Black93.2%(2,021)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(366)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(80)
Black95.5%(2,226)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(221)
9
−44%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.7%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 45.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−1%since 1990
from 22.5 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 Tchula, Mississippi?

Tchula, Mississippi has about 2,332 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tchula, Mississippi?

The typical household in Tchula, Mississippi earns about $11,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tchula, Mississippi expensive?

In Tchula, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $31,100, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Tchula, Mississippi?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tchula, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tchula, Mississippi?

About 54.4% of people in Tchula, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tchula, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tchula, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 163 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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