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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Tupelo Micro

Tupelo, MS · 3 counties · 124,081 residents · 1,397.745 sq mi
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Tupelo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,656. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,439.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

124,081
+14%since 1990
from 108,876 in 1990
1990 – 2025
89 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 78 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+6%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
106K114K122K129K137K1990201020202024Tupelo
2024132K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,656
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,457 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,228
+61%since 1990
from $10,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,439
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,551 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$407
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
26.6% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(90,342)
Black16.6%(18,097)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(474)
Asian0.2%(210)
Diversity Score36.3%(39,471)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(98,154)
Black18.7%(23,229)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,284)
Asian0.4%(474)
Diversity Score41.1%(51,020)
41
+13%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 17.3 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 Tupelo, MS?

Tupelo, MS has about 124,081 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tupelo, MS?

The typical household in Tupelo, MS earns about $33,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tupelo, MS expensive?

In Tupelo, MS, the median home is worth about $69,439, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Tupelo, MS?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tupelo, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tupelo, MS?

About 14.1% of people in Tupelo, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tupelo, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Tupelo, MS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,205 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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