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Tate County

Mississippi · 28,064 residents · 404.763 sq mi
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Tate County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,738. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,064
+11%since 2000
from 25,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+14%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K25K27K30K1990201020202024Tate County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,738
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,836 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,245
+56%since 2000
from $16,154 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(17,093)
Black30.9%(7,844)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(223)
Asian0.1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(14,023)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(18,019)
Black29.3%(8,231)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(805)
Asian0.2%(63)
Other1.9%(546)
Diversity Score60.7%(17,048)
Segregation Score24.1%(6,772)
Diversity Score
61
+10%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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TATE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tate County, Mississippi?

Tate County, Mississippi has about 28,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tate County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Tate County, Mississippi earns about $55,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tate County, Mississippi expensive?

In Tate County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $139,300, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Tate County, Mississippi?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tate County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tate County, Mississippi?

About 16.3% of people in Tate County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tate County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tate County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,632 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9502.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 38668ZIP 38618ZIP 38665
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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