Tippah County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,523 | — | #1,793 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,542 | -30.1% | #2,629 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $124,100 | -56.0% | #2,589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,177 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | +50.2% | #2,558 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tippah County has a population of 21,523, making it the #1,793 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Tippah County is $52,542, ranking #2,629 out of 3,222 counties — 30.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.9% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Tippah County is $124,100 (-56.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.
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88.1% of residents in Tippah County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.
About Tippah County, Mississippi
Tippah County, Mississippi has a total population of 21,523, making it the 1,793rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tippah County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tippah County is $52,542, which ranks #2,629 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Tippah County is $124,100, 56.0% below the national median. Renters in Tippah County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tippah County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
Tippah County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%).
All data for Tippah 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.