County · Mississippi
Tate County, Mississippi
Tate County, Mississippi. Tate County had 28,725 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 5 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 28137.
Tate County is one of the 9 counties of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,725
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,064 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,321
Median household income
$69,704
±$5,349 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$209,000
±$17,518 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$963
±$97 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Tate County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,064 residents in Tate County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,725 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,321 over 405 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tate County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,321 | 2,946,779 | −83 |
| Households | 11,018±299 | 1,145,431 | +694 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 11,694±41 | 1,341,114 | +180 |
Tate County's population since 2000
From 25,370 in 2000 to 28,725 in 2025: up 13.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Tate County?
Tate County holds 5 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Senatobia with 8,473 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tate County?
The median resident of Tate County is 38.5 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.2%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tate County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5±0.7 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.3%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 3.7% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.0%±0.6 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.2%±1.4 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | −0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6%±2.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1%±2.0 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.5%±2.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.6%±3.2 pts | 25.1% | +7.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9%±2.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tate County earn?
Half of Tate County's 11,018 households earn less than $69,704 a year (±$5,349), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $62,802 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tate County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,704±$5,349 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,048±$5,744 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,011±$2,065 | $31,549 | +$3,287 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9%±3.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2%±8.9 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4%±2.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6%±3.8 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tate County?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Tate County's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $209,000 by its owner (±$17,518). The median renter pays $963 a month including utilities, and 49.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tate County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $209,000±$17,518 | $169,800 | +$62,301 |
| Median gross rent | $963±$97 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.7%±11.4 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,576±$94 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0%±3.0 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,694±41 | 1,341,114 | +180 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5%±3.2 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.5%±3.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tate County building?
Builders took permits for 129 new housing units across Tate County in 2025 (129 single-family), 4.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tate County get to work?
87.7% of Tate County's workers drive alone and 3.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Tate County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.4%±2.5 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.7%±3.1 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±2.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6%±1.6 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min±2.5 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Tate County's census tracts?
Tate County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,747 (Tract 9504) to $83,438 (Tract 9502.02).
| Tract 950128137950100 | 5,561±674 | $65,174 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0128137950201 | 3,685±738 | $83,000 |
| Tract 9502.0228137950202 | 3,099±406 | $83,438 |
| Tract 9503.0128137950301 | 3,674±483 | $57,197 |
| Tract 9503.0228137950302 | 6,389±809 | $70,227 |
| Tract 950428137950400 | 5,913±478 | $54,747 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tate County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 82 |
| Median household income | 5th of 82 |
| Median home value | 9th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 66th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 82 |
| Median age | 54th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tate County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.