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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Tishomingo County

Mississippi · 19,163 residents · 424.297 sq mi
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Tishomingo County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,315. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,163
+8%since 1990
from 17,683 in 1990
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+6%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K19K20K1990201020202024Tishomingo County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,315
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,395
+76%since 1990
from $8,735 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $212 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
21.1% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(16,970)
Black3.5%(621)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(38)
Asian0.4%(77)
Diversity Score10.2%(1,806)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(18,067)
Black3.1%(595)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(343)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score12%(2,302)
12
+18%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?

Tishomingo County, Mississippi has about 19,163 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tishomingo County, Mississippi earns about $28,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tishomingo County, Mississippi expensive?

In Tishomingo County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tishomingo County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?

About 14.1% of people in Tishomingo County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tishomingo County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tishomingo County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,480 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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