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Tupelo

Oklahoma · 327 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 $38,393. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $49,300. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
327
−13%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
+5%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2863173493804121990201020202024Tupelo
2024401
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,393
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,023
+115%since 2000
from $8,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.6%(71)
Diversity Score54.6%(178)
Diversity Score
55
+416%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2013
from 66.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tupelo, Oklahoma?

Tupelo, Oklahoma has about 327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tupelo, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tupelo, Oklahoma earns about $38,393 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 $49,300, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Tupelo, Oklahoma?

About 8.5% 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 21.9% 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 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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