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 21,877.

  • The median home value in Tippah County is $106,400.

  • The median income in Tippah County is $41,506.

  • The median rent in Tippah County is $600.

  • The unemployment rate in Tippah County is 6.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Tippah County is 20.6%.

Cities & Towns in Tippah County

List Of Cities & Towns in Tippah County

Ripley, MS Population 5,412

Blue Mountain, MS Population 1,475

Falkner, MS Population 917

Walnut, MS Population 811

Dumas, MS Population 340

Map Of Tippah County

Tippah County Photos

Tippah County Courthousec Ripley Historic Districtc Ms
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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 21,877. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 21,877 -0.5%
2020 21,976 -0.2%
2019 22,018 -

Gender in Tippah County

  • Tippah County is 51.1% female with 11,175 female residents.

  • Tippah County is 48.9% male with 10,702 male residents.

Female
51.1% (11,175)
Male
48.9% (10,702)
Gender Tippah County MS USA
Female 51.1% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 48.9% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Tippah County

Tippah County is:

  • 77.2% White with 16,968 White residents.

  • 16.7% African American with 3,679 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 82 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 5 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 214 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 1,023 Hispanic residents.

White
77.2% (16,968)
African American
16.7% (3,679)
American Indian
0.0% (7)
Asian
0.4% (82)
Hawaiian
0.1% (12)
Other
0.0% (5)
Two Or More
1.0% (214)
Hispanic
4.7% (1,023)

Table: Tippah County By Race

Race Tippah County MS USA
White 77.2% 56.0% 59.4%
African American 16.7% 37.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 1.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 4.7% 3.2% 18.4%

Household Income For Tippah County, Mississippi

  • 8.3% of households in Tippah County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.4% of households in Tippah County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Tippah County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Tippah County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Tippah County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Tippah County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Tippah County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Tippah County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.3% of households in Tippah County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.7% of households in Tippah County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.3% (1,804)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.4% (1,841)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.1% (3,311)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.0% (2,629)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.6% (3,197)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (3,707)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.8% (2,359)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.9% (2,378)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.3% (275)
$200,000 or more
1.7% (370)
Income Tippah County MS USA
Less than $10,000 8.3% 10.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.4% 6.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.1% 12.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.0% 11.4% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.6% 14.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 16.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 11.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% 10.4% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.3% 3.3% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 2.7% 9.5%

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

  • 8.0% of adults in Tippah County completed < 9th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Tippah County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Tippah County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Tippah County completed some college.

  • 10.0% 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.

  • 0.0% of adults in Tippah County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
8% (1,750)
9-12th Grade
15% (3,281)
High School / GED
32% (7,000)
Some College
20% (4,375)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,187)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (2,187)
Master's Degree
4% (875)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (218)
Education Tippah County MS USA
< 9th Grade 8% 6% 4%
9-12th Grade 15% 11% 6%
High School / GED 32% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 6% 9%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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