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Tupelo

Mississippi · 34,546 residents · 64.383 sq mi
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Tupelo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $117,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% 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

Total population
34,546
+1%since 2000
from 34,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+2%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K35K37K40K1990201020202024Tupelo
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,603
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,401 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,490
+11%since 2000
from $22,024 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(23,500)
Black28.1%(9,630)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(484)
Asian0.9%(298)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(18,768)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(19,929)
Black36.6%(12,634)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,205)
Asian1%(335)
Other0.7%(258)
Diversity Score65.9%(22,759)
Diversity Score
66
+20%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tupelo, Mississippi?

Tupelo, Mississippi has about 34,546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tupelo, Mississippi?

The typical household in Tupelo, Mississippi earns about $38,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tupelo, Mississippi expensive?

In Tupelo, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $117,100, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Tupelo, Mississippi?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tupelo, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tupelo, Mississippi?

About 20.6% of people in Tupelo, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tupelo, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tupelo, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,861 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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