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Tunica County

Mississippi · 9,782 residents · 454.13 sq mi
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Tunica County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,485. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $101,800. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,782
+6%since 2000
from 9,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+15%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Tunica County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,485
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,270 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,197
+44%since 2000
from $11,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
60.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(2,482)
Black69.5%(6,414)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(233)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(5,034)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(1,853)
Black76.8%(7,516)
Hispanic / Latino2%(191)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0.1%(12)
Diversity Score43.7%(4,270)
Segregation Score9.8%(962)
Diversity Score
44
−20%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tunica County, Mississippi?

Tunica County, Mississippi has about 9,782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tunica County, Mississippi earns about $34,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tunica County, Mississippi expensive?

In Tunica County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $101,800, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Tunica County, Mississippi?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tunica County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tunica County, Mississippi?

About 31.7% of people in Tunica County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tunica County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tunica County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,618 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9800
3 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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