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Tippah County

Mississippi · 22,232 residents · 457.822 sq mi
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Tippah County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,100. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
22,232
+7%since 2000
from 20,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Tippah County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,109
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,365
+17%since 2000
from $14,041 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(16,890)
Black15.9%(3,306)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(434)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(7,940)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(17,404)
Black15.8%(3,509)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(985)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other1.6%(354)
Diversity Score45.4%(10,091)
Diversity Score
45
+19%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tippah County, Mississippi?

Tippah County, Mississippi has about 22,232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tippah County, Mississippi earns about $32,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tippah County, Mississippi expensive?

In Tippah County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Tippah County, Mississippi?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tippah County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tippah County, Mississippi?

About 24.1% of people in Tippah County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tippah County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tippah County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,709 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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