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Tucker

Mississippi · 807 residents · 3.877 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,700. At a median age of 18.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 18.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
+51%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
18.3
−17%since 2000
from 22.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2414246067889711990201020202024Tucker
2024807
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,454
+110%since 2000
from $5,939 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.260
−28%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6%(32)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.3%(135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.1%(800)
Diversity Score2.1%(17)
Diversity Score
2
−91%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+118%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
47.7%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.7%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+59.6 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2016
from 54.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tucker, Mississippi?

Tucker, Mississippi has about 807 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Tucker, Mississippi expensive?

In Tucker, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $69,700.

How educated are people in Tucker, Mississippi?

About 2.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tucker, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tucker, Mississippi?

About 32.1% of people in Tucker, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tucker, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tucker, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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