Tunica County, Mississippi

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.