City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Tunica, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Tunica - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

961
Residents
$39,958
Median income
$178,500
Median home
$1,186
Median rent (state)

Tunica - the verdict

Tunica ranks in the 8th percentile for household income and the 77th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

8th
percentile, household income
36th
percentile, home value
35th
percentile, median rent
77th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Tunica, MS

961 people live in Tunica, Mississippi - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Tunica brings in $39,958 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.5%. Home values in Tunica run a median of $178,500, and the median resident age is 53.2 years. About 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 50.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). Tunica reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 696.8 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 62.7°F with 56.5 inches of precipitation per year and 1.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Mississippi at 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,186 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Mississippi's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 36.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

961 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$39,958 /yr

Poverty 9.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Tunica compare to other US cities?

Tunica measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 8% higher than other cities
Home value 36% pricier than other cities
Median rent 35% pricier than other cities
Safety 77% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Mississippi and the picture shifts: Tunica ranks #7 of 56 Mississippi cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Tunica against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Mississippi only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Mississippi-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Tunica toward the top of Mississippi's cities

Among the 395 Mississippi cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Tunica ranks #40 - the 89th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Tunica only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#220 of 345
36th percentile in Mississippi
Median Gross Rent
#40 of 395
89th percentile in Mississippi
Median Home Value
#61 of 348
82nd percentile in Mississippi
Poverty Rate
#266 of 393
32nd percentile in Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#59 of 394
85th percentile in Mississippi

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Mississippi only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

8thIncome percentile
77thSafety percentile

8th percentile nationally for median household income · 77th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Tunica's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Tunica's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 50 Avg. percentile National median
Tunica's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Tunica's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$178,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 64% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Tunica $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Tunica, MS Tunica, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Tunica, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Tunica, MS median $39,958/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Tunica, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Tunica, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
961
Median Income
$39,958
Median Home Value
$178,500
Median Age
53.2
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Labor force participation
50.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
696.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
116.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
580.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
62.7°F
Annual Precipitation
56.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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700 residents800 residents900 residents1,000 residents1,100 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,016 residents 819 residents ▼ -19.4%
Tunica's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
90.8%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
2.2%

Based on 415 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Tunica sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,186/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
36.3 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Hillsboro
963 people
Plantersville
953 people
Jonestown
941 people
Pearlington
989 people
Lambert
926 people
Friars Point
997 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Tunica's 961 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Eton, GA
961 people
Silver Lake, IN
961 people
El Rito, NM
961 people
Twin Lakes, NM
961 people
White Lake, NC
961 people
East Sparta, OH
961 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Tunica's $39,958 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lakeshore, LA
$39,958 median income
Dubois, WY
$39,960 median income
Homestead Valley, CA
$39,954 median income
Galena, KS
$39,968 median income
Owensburg, IN
$39,940 median income
Beckley, WV
$39,939 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Tunica, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Tunica, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 51.5% 47.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.8% White 51.5% Black or African American 47.7% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 0.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Tunica compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Tunica (this city) 961 $39,958
Hillsboro 963 $47,056
Plantersville 953 $34,034
Jonestown 941 $20,900
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Tunica, MS?

What is the population of Tunica, MS? +

961 people live in Tunica, MS according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Tunica, MS? +

The median household income in Tunica is $39,958 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Tunica? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Tunica; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

Is Tunica, MS safe? +

Tunica has a total crime rate of 696.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Tunica, MS? +

The median home value in Tunica is $178,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Tunica? +

Tunica has an average annual temperature of 62.7°F, 56.5 inches of precipitation, and 1.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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