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Tishomingo County

Mississippi · 18,850 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 $38,302. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,850
−2%since 2000
from 19,163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+15%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,302
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,315 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,313
+38%since 2000
from $15,395 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(18,067)
Black3.1%(595)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(343)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(2,302)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(17,169)
Black2.3%(433)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(537)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other1.9%(352)
Diversity Score17.5%(3,297)
Segregation Score16.1%(3,032)
Diversity Score
17
+46%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?

Tishomingo County, Mississippi has about 18,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tishomingo County, Mississippi earns about $38,302 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 $97,000, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?

About 11.8% 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 20.2% 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 1,167 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
ZIP 38852ZIP 38827ZIP 38833ZIP 38873ZIP 38838
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