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Tupelo

Oklahoma · 329 residents · 0.415 sq mi
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Tupelo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,875. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $44,700. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 156%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

329
−13%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
793 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
35.1
+20%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2863173493804121990201020202024Tupelo
2024401
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,618
+54%since 2000
from $8,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
29.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services9.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$44,700
+156%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$471
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
24.6%
−46.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
31.0% rent
25.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
10.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
48.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.1
+164%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(261)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other33%(108)
Diversity Score58.6%(193)
59
+454%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
87.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
30.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

56.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
43.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tupelo, Oklahoma?

Tupelo, Oklahoma has about 329 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tupelo, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tupelo, Oklahoma earns about $20,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tupelo, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tupelo, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $44,700, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Tupelo, Oklahoma?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tupelo, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tupelo, Oklahoma?

About 29.2% of people in Tupelo, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tupelo, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tupelo, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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