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Tunica

Mississippi · 1,026 residents · 0.664 sq mi
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Tunica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,716. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,026
−9%since 2000
from 1,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,545 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
−1%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7629901K1K2K1990201020202024Tunica
2024838
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,716
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,956
+29%since 2000
from $20,114 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
48.2% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+71%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(757)
Black29.2%(331)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(26)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(652)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(602)
Black33.6%(345)
Hispanic / Latino4%(41)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score64.1%(657)
Diversity Score
64
+11%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tunica, Mississippi?

Tunica, Mississippi has about 1,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tunica, Mississippi?

The typical household in Tunica, Mississippi earns about $39,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tunica, Mississippi expensive?

In Tunica, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $218,800, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Tunica, Mississippi?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tunica, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tunica, Mississippi?

About 19.2% of people in Tunica, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tunica, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tunica, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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