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Tippah County, Mississippi
Tippah County, Mississippi. Tippah County had 21,389 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 28139.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,389
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,815 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,523
Median household income
$52,542
±$6,358 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$124,100
±$13,873 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$790
±$111 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Tippah County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,815 residents in Tippah County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,389 for July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,523 over 458 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tippah County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,523 | 2,946,779 | −495 |
| Households | 8,017±389 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.12 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,959±46 | 1,341,114 | +66 |
Tippah County's population since 2000
From 20,826 in 2000 to 21,389 in 2025: up 2.7%. 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 Tippah County?
Tippah County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Ripley with 5,377 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ripley | 5,462 | $55,444 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain | 948 | $49,667 |
| WalnutGEOID 2877480 | 704 | $27,159 |
| DumasGEOID 2820340 | 471 | $56,500 |
| FalknerGEOID 2824220 | 437 | $58,472 |
| ChalybeateGEOID 2812780 | 170 | not published |
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 Tippah County?
The median resident of Tippah County is 40.0 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.0%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tippah County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±1.1 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 3.7% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.9%±0.4 pts | 55.2% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.0%±1.7 pts | 36.3% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 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 | 4.3%±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.2%±2.5 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9%±2.1 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.0%±2.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9%±2.8 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.6 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 Tippah County earn?
Half of Tippah County's 8,017 households earn less than $52,542 a year (±$6,358), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $48,300 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tippah County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,542±$6,358 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,071±$5,782 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,432±$2,616 | $31,549 | +$4,432 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.9%±3.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.8%±8.1 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±2.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.5%±3.6 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 Tippah County?
Owners occupy 74.8% of Tippah County's occupied homes and renters 25.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,100 by its owner (±$13,873). The median renter pays $790 a month including utilities, and 26.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tippah County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,100±$13,873 | $169,800 | +$17,153 |
| Median gross rent | $790±$111 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.1%±8.9 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,156±$133 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.8%±4.2 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,959±46 | 1,341,114 | +66 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±6.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.3%±4.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.1%±3.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0%±2.9 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 Tippah County building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units across Tippah County in 2025 (10 single-family), 0.5 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 Tippah County get to work?
84.5% of Tippah County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Tippah County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3%±2.5 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±2.2 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5%±2.8 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3%±2.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±2.0 | 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 Tippah County's census tracts?
Tippah County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,686 (Tract 9502.01) to $66,713 (Tract 9504.01).
| Tract 950128139950100 | 5,083±706 | $57,582 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0128139950201 | 4,214±533 | $38,686 |
| Tract 9502.0228139950202 | 1,745±225 | $54,750 |
| Tract 950328139950300 | 2,930±393 | $61,196 |
| Tract 9504.0128139950401 | 4,724±595 | $66,713 |
| Tract 9504.0228139950402 | 2,827±387 | $42,788 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tippah County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 82 |
| Median household income | 29th of 82 |
| Median home value | 37th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 38th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st of 82 |
| Median age | 36th 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 Tippah 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.