Tunica County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,475 | — | #2,528 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,364 | -47.6% | #3,082 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.3 years | -6.7% | #2,833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,900 | -37.6% | #1,691 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $977 | -16.0% | #1,072 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.1% | +146.9% | #3,097 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tunica County has a population of 9,475, making it the #2,528 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Tunica County is $39,364, ranking #3,082 out of 3,222 counties — 47.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 31.1% and unemployment stands at 13.3%.
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The median home value in Tunica County is $175,900 (-37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $977/mo and the homeownership rate is 39.5%.
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86.9% of residents in Tunica County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% below the national rate.
About Tunica County, Mississippi
Tunica County, Mississippi has a total population of 9,475, making it the 2,528th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tunica County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tunica County is $39,364, which ranks #3,082 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 31.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3%.
The median home value in Tunica County is $175,900, 37.6% below the national median. Renters in Tunica County pay a median gross rent of $977 per month. The homeownership rate is 39.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tunica County, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Tunica County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 79.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Tunica 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.