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Tunica County, Mississippi
Tunica County, Mississippi. Tunica County had 8,819 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 6 places (1 city, village or borough and 5 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 28143.
Tunica 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
8,819
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,782 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,475
Median household income
$39,364
±$4,691 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$175,900
±$39,262 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$977
±$41 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Tunica County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,782 residents in Tunica County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,819 for July 1, 2025, down 9.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,475 over 454 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tunica County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,475 | 2,946,779 | −513 |
| Households | 3,800±272 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.18 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,812±23 | 1,341,114 | −103 |
Tunica County's population since 2000
From 9,227 in 2000 to 8,819 in 2025: down 4.4%. 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 Tunica County?
Tunica County holds 6 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Tunica Resorts with 2,281 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tunica ResortsGEOID 2874820 | 2,132 | $45,661 |
|---|---|---|
| Tunica | 1,026 | $39,282 |
| North TunicaGEOID 2852680 | 760 | not published |
| White OakGEOID 2879620 | 595 | not published |
| DundeeGEOID 2820420 | 73 | not published |
| AustinGEOID 2802380 | 51 | 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 Tunica County?
The median resident of Tunica County is 36.3 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 79.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 18.2%.
| Measure | Tunica County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±1.5 | 38.6 | +2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 27.7% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7%±0.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8%±1.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 18.2%±0.5 pts | 55.2% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 79.9%±1.9 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5%±2.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.1%±3.2 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.3%±4.0 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7%±3.3 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.5%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8%±4.4 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 Tunica County earn?
Half of Tunica County's 3,800 households earn less than $39,364 a year (±$4,691), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $48,452 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $9,088 after inflation. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tunica County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,364±$4,691 | $56,447 | −$9,088 |
| Mean household income | $58,031±$10,188 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,927±$3,909 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.1%±7.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.1%±15.2 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.3%±6.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.7%±6.5 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 Tunica County?
Owners occupy 39.5% of Tunica County's occupied homes and renters 60.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,900 by its owner (±$39,262). The median renter pays $977 a month including utilities, and 52.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tunica County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,900±$39,262 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $977±$41 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.3%±10.2 pts | 42.1% | +19.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,313±$153 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.5%±5.3 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,812±23 | 1,341,114 | −103 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4%±5.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.0%±5.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.2%±6.4 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.0%±6.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5%±2.1 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 Tunica County building?
Builders took permits for 85 new housing units across Tunica County in 2025 (85 single-family), 9.6 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 Tunica County get to work?
86.7% of Tunica County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.3%.
| Measure | Tunica County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.9%±5.0 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.3%±6.0 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7%±5.3 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±5.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±4.2 | 25.6 min | +7.4 min |
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 Tunica County's census tracts?
Tunica County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,665 (Tract 9502) to $39,972 (Tract 9501.02).
| Tract 9501.0128143950101 | 1,912±367 | $57,798 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228143950102 | 3,576±644 | $39,972 |
| Tract 950228143950200 | 3,957±629 | $33,665 |
| Tract 980028143980000 | 30±36 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tunica County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 73rd of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th of 82 |
| Median household income | 67th of 82 |
| Median home value | 13th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th of 82 |
| Median age | 72nd 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
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