U.S. County · Profile

Tunica County

9.2KTotal Population
19Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.06%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Tunica County has a population of 9,234 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Tunica County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American80.6%7,443
White18.3%1,690
Hispanic or Latino1.3%120
Some Other Race0.7%65
Two or More Races0.4%37
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Tunica County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,676
44.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$20,086
47.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
31.4%
173.0% above national average
Median Age
33.2 years

Income & Poverty

$41,676Median Household Income
$20,086Per Capita Income
31.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,676$51,004
Families$50,827$62,818
Married-couple Families$50,827$56,926
Nonfamily Households$28,750$31,050

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Tunica County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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