Tippah County Summary

Life in Tippah County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Tippah County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Tippah County:

  • The population in Tippah County is 21,769.

  • The median home value in Tippah County is $130,986.

  • The median income in Tippah County is $47,968.

  • The median rent in Tippah County is $703.

  • The unemployment rate in Tippah County is 6.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Tippah County is 18.9%.

  • The average high in Tippah County is 78.0° and there are 132.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Tippah County

List Of Cities & Towns in Tippah County

Ripley, MS Population 5,440

Blue Mountain, MS Population 1,100

Falkner, MS Population 812

Walnut, MS Population 716

Dumas, MS Population 323

Map Of Tippah County

Tippah County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Tippah County is 78.0°.

  • There are 83.16 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 132.7 inches of rain each year with 1.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Tippah County.

StatTippah County
Mean High78.0
Nice Days83.16
Rainfall132.7
Snowfall1.1
Sunny_hours5:26
78.0°
Average High
132.7
Inches of Rain

Tippah County Photos

Tippah County Courthousec Ripley Historic Districtc Ms
Source: Wikipedia User Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD | CC BY-SA 4.0
Tippah County Cooperative   Nara
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Us Post Officec Old Ripley Tippah Countyc Ms
Source: Wikipedia User Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD | CC BY-SA 4.0

Tippah County Demographics

Population over time in Tippah County

The current population in Tippah County is 21,769. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 21,877 -0.5%
2021 21,976 -0.2%
2020 22,018 -

Gender in Tippah County

  • Tippah County is 51.3% female with 11,175 female residents.

  • Tippah County is 48.7% male with 10,594 male residents.

Female
51.3% (11,175)
Male
48.7% (10,594)
Gender Tippah County MS USA
Female 51.3% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Tippah County

Tippah County is:

  • 77.1% White with 16,776 White residents.

  • 14.5% African American with 3,166 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 81 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 700 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 1,034 Hispanic residents.

White
77.1% (16,776)
African American
14.5% (3,166)
American Indian
0.0% (3)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (9)
Other
0.4% (81)
Two Or More
3.2% (700)
Hispanic
4.7% (1,034)

Table: Tippah County By Race

Race Tippah County MS USA
White 77.1% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 14.5% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.7% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Tippah County, Mississippi

  • 4.4% of households in Tippah County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.3% of households in Tippah County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Tippah County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Tippah County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Tippah County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Tippah County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Tippah County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Tippah County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Tippah County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Tippah County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (963)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.3% (1,587)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.5% (3,161)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (2,321)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.7% (3,626)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (3,314)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (3,147)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.6% (2,531)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.6% (556)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (556)
Income Tippah County MS USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.3% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.5% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.7% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.6% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tippah County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Tippah County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Tippah County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Tippah County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Tippah County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Tippah County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Tippah County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Tippah County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Tippah County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Tippah County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,523)
9-12th Grade
14% (3,047)
High School / GED
30% (6,530)
Some College
22% (4,789)
Associate's Degree
11% (2,394)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (2,176)
Master's Degree
4% (870)
Professional Degree
1% (217)
Doctorate Degree
1% (217)
Education Tippah County MS USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 14% 9% 6%
High School / GED 30% 30% 26%
Some College 22% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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