2023 ACS Census Data · Population 9,586
Tunica County is a small rural county in Mississippi with a population of 9,586. The median household income is $38,402, 41% below the national average. The poverty rate is 33.8%, median home value is $154,500, and 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 33% below the national average.
Population
9,586
2023 estimate
Rank #2518 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$38,402
Household
Rank #3078 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$154,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1925 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2579 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% below Mississippi avg·41% below national avg
Poverty Rate
54% below Mississippi avg·125% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% above Mississippi avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,574
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
33.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% above Mississippi avg·26% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% above Mississippi avg·1% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
43% below Mississippi avg·44% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
55% below Mississippi avg·61% below national avg
Housing Units
4,712
Households
3,600
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,323
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below Mississippi avg·33% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Mississippi avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.9%
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