Tunica County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 9,061 with a growth rate of -1.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tunica County, Mississippi is the 71st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 10,763 and has seen a growth of -15.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,196 | -173 | -2.07% |
| 2028 | 8,369 | -173 | -2.03% |
| 2027 | 8,542 | -173 | -1.99% |
| 2026 | 8,715 | -173 | -1.95% |
| 2025 | 8,888 | -173 | -1.91% |
| 2024 | 9,061 | -173 | -1.87% |
| 2023 | 9,234 | -173 | -1.84% |
| 2022 | 9,407 | -235 | -2.44% |
| 2021 | 9,642 | -91 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 9,733 | 131 | 1.36% |
| 2019 | 9,602 | -314 | -3.17% |
| 2018 | 9,916 | -73 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 9,989 | -149 | -1.47% |
| 2016 | 10,138 | -126 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 10,264 | -232 | -2.21% |
| 2014 | 10,496 | 42 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 10,454 | 16 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 10,438 | -151 | -1.43% |
| 2011 | 10,589 | -174 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 10,763 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,164 | -1,488 | -15.42% |
| 1980 | 9,652 | -2,202 | -18.58% |
| 1970 | 11,854 | -4,972 | -29.55% |
| 1960 | 16,826 | -4,838 | -22.33% |
| 1950 | 21,664 | -946 | -4.18% |
| 1940 | 22,610 | 1,377 | 6.49% |
| 1930 | 21,233 | 847 | 4.15% |
| 1920 | 20,386 | 1,740 | 9.33% |
| 1910 | 18,646 | 2,167 | 13.15% |
| 1900 | 16,479 | 4,321 | 35.54% |
| 1890 | 12,158 | 3,697 | 43.69% |
| 1880 | 8,461 | 3,103 | 57.91% |
| 1870 | 5,358 | 992 | 22.72% |
| 1860 | 4,366 | 3,052 | 232.27% |
| 1850 | 1,314 | 493 | 60.05% |
| 1840 | 821 | -7,375 | -89.98% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,630 | 79.6% |
| White | 1,746 | 18.21% |
| Other race | 129 | 1.35% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,600 | 2.64 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 1,650 | 1.3 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Married | 953 | 3.07 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 807 | 4.69 | 14.9 | 85.1 |
| Male | 190 | 3.41 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
40.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 864 | 14.38% |
| Associates Degree | 531 | 8.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 781 | 13% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 3.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,282 | 37.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 225 | 3.74% |
| Some College | 1,142 | 19% |
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 | 4,568 | 3,664 | 489 |
| White | 1,336 | 1,159 | 476 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 108 | 0 |
| Other Race | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,182 | $34,042 | $42,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,938 | $0 | $37,448 |
| High School Graduate | $33,820 | $35,125 | $28,810 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,574 | $21,088 | $18,878 |
| Overall | $33,792 | $34,488 | $30,234 |
| Some College | $36,049 | $39,667 | $26,306 |
$33,792
Average Earnings
$34,488
Average Male
$30,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.87% of Tunica County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 3.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,480 | 2,699 | 36.08% |
| White | 1,699 | 285 | 16.77% |
| Hispanic | 230 | 187 | 81.3% |
| Other | 129 | 129 | 100% |
| Multiple | 81 | 58 | 71.6% |
33.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.99%
Male Poverty Rate
40.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tunica County, Mississippi is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tunica County, Mississippi is White, with 16.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.17% |
| High School | 24.32% |
| Some College | 12.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.32% |
| Female Employed | 18.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.17% |
| Male Employed | 8.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,154 | $74,862 |
| Households | $38,402 | $56,787 |
| Married Families | $81,006 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,727 | $32,347 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 136 | 2.56% |
| White | 91 | 6.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
13.1%
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
74.82%
Born in Tunica County, Mississippi
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.29% of Tunica County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 74.82% having been born in Mississippi. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.