Tate County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,321 | — | #1,532 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,704 | -7.2% | #1,218 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,481 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $209,000 | -25.9% | #1,314 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $963 | -17.2% | #1,126 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +33.8% | #2,277 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tate County has a population of 28,321, making it the #1,532 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Tate County is $69,704, ranking #1,218 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Tate County is $209,000 (-25.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $963/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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88.9% of residents in Tate County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Tate County, Mississippi
Tate County, Mississippi has a total population of 28,321, making it the 1,532nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tate County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tate County is $69,704, which ranks #1,218 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Tate County is $209,000, 25.9% below the national median. Renters in Tate County pay a median gross rent of $963 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tate County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.7 min.
Tate County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for Tate County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.