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Tupelo Micro

Tupelo, MS · 3 counties · 131,587 residents · 1,397.745 sq mi
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Tupelo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,308.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
131,587
+6%since 2000
from 124,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
106K114K122K129K137K1990201020202024Tupelo
2024132K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,293
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,327
+18%since 2000
from $17,228 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,308
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,439 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(98,154)
Black18.7%(23,229)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,284)
Asian0.4%(474)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(51,020)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(99,516)
Black20.8%(27,365)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2,598)
Asian0.5%(598)
Other0.9%(1,138)
Diversity Score47.6%(62,638)
Diversity Score
48
+16%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

TupeloCENTRAL38,087
What's inside

3 component counties

Lee CountyCENTRAL83,731Prentiss County25,284Itawamba County24,152
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tupelo, MS?

Tupelo, MS has about 131,587 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tupelo, MS?

The typical household in Tupelo, MS earns about $37,293 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 $95,308, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Tupelo, MS?

About 17.6% 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 18.6% 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 22,711 residents, a change of about 21 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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