Tutwiler is a town located in Tallahatchie County Mississippi. Tutwiler has a 2024 population of 2,398. Tutwiler is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,476 in 2020.
The average household income in Tutwiler is $47,135 with a poverty rate of 9.25%. The median age in Tutwiler is 42.5 years: 42.1 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tutwiler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,949 | 95.12% |
| White | 92 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 626 | 2.8 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Married | 268 | 2.26 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Male | 152 | 2.89 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Female | 125 | 4.84 | 56 | 44 |
| Non Family | 81 | 1.25 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
38.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 14.01% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 8.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 9.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.01% |
| High School Graduate | 426 | 28.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 9.56% |
| Some College | 423 | 28.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,390 | 1,054 | 155 |
| White | 85 | 75 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 13 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,047 | $0 | $40,341 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,917 | $0 | $31,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $18,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,193 | $28,056 | $25,185 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$26,193
Average Earnings
$28,056
Average Male
$25,185
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.11% of Tutwiler residents speak only English, while 0.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,721 | 162 | 9.41% |
9.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.82%
Male Poverty Rate
12.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tutwiler is Black, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tutwiler is Black, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.13% |
| Some College | 0.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.56% |
| Female Employed | 3.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,130 | $42,492 |
| Households | $33,836 | $47,135 |
| Married Families | $30,270 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,083 | $42,530 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 79 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 20% |
| White | 2 | 2.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.3%
Employment Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.63%
Born in Tutwiler
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.17% of Tutwiler residents were born in the United States, with 88.63% having been born in Mississippi. 0.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,301 | -20 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 2,321 | -19 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 2,340 | -19 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 2,359 | -20 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 2,379 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 2,398 | -20 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 2,418 | -18 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 2,436 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 2,447 | -29 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 2,476 | -943 | -27.58% |
| 2019 | 3,419 | -12 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 3,431 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 3,448 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 3,470 | -23 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 3,493 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 3,500 | -16 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 3,516 | -10 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 3,526 | -19 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 3,545 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 3,552 | 0 | 0% |