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Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Tishomingo County had 18,639 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 28141.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,639
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,850 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,660
Median household income
$53,040
±$7,089 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$145,100
±$14,826 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$682
±$78 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Tishomingo County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,850 residents in Tishomingo County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,639 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,660 over 424 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tishomingo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,660 | 2,946,779 | −781 |
| Households | 8,834±270 | 1,145,431 | +1,199 |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.06 | 2.49 | −0.43 |
| Housing units | 10,577±25 | 1,341,114 | +149 |
Tishomingo County's population since 2000
From 19,163 in 2000 to 18,639 in 2025: down 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 Tishomingo County?
Tishomingo County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Iuka with 3,105 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Iuka | 3,139 | $49,290 |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 1,859 | $46,512 |
| Burnsville | 868 | $29,063 |
| TishomingoGEOID 2873720 | 370 | $39,432 |
| GoldenGEOID 2827940 | 192 | $47,050 |
| DennisGEOID 2818700 | 172 | not published |
| PadenGEOID 2855000 | 104 | $51,042 |
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 Tishomingo County?
The median resident of Tishomingo County is 43.4 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tishomingo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4±0.9 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±0.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±1.1 pts | 55.2% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 36.3% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±2.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±2.0 pts | 11.0% | −4.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8%±2.4 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8%±2.7 pts | 25.1% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.0 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 Tishomingo County earn?
Half of Tishomingo County's 8,834 households earn less than $53,040 a year (±$7,089), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $46,374 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tishomingo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,040±$7,089 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,540±$4,610 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,989±$2,197 | $31,549 | +$5,895 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0%±3.1 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8%±6.7 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9%±2.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.3%±3.2 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 Tishomingo County?
Owners occupy 79.5% of Tishomingo County's occupied homes and renters 20.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $145,100 by its owner (±$14,826). The median renter pays $682 a month including utilities, and 40.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tishomingo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $145,100±$14,826 | $169,800 | +$36,676 |
| Median gross rent | $682±$78 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.8%±10.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,082±$77 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.5%±2.8 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,577±25 | 1,341,114 | +149 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3%±2.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0%±2.7 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.9%±2.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±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 Tishomingo County building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units across Tishomingo County in 2025 (20 single-family), 1.1 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 Tishomingo County get to work?
89.9% of Tishomingo County's workers drive alone and 2.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Tishomingo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.5%±2.4 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | −3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 89.9%±2.1 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±1.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9%±1.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±1.7 | 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 Tishomingo County's census tracts?
Tishomingo County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,593 (Tract 9504.01) to $68,966 (Tract 9503.01).
| Tract 9501.0128141950101 | 2,018±249 | $47,991 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228141950102 | 1,487±260 | $33,788 |
| Tract 950228141950200 | 2,470±316 | $45,172 |
| Tract 9503.0128141950301 | 2,400±345 | $68,966 |
| Tract 9503.0228141950302 | 3,219±416 | $58,958 |
| Tract 9504.0128141950401 | 3,322±389 | $41,593 |
| Tract 9504.0228141950402 | 3,744±392 | $61,372 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tishomingo County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 82 |
| Median household income | 26th of 82 |
| Median home value | 25th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 58th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 82 |
| Median age | 8th 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
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