Tunica County Summary

Life in Tunica County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Tunica 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 Tunica County:

  • The population in Tunica County is 9,787.

  • The median home value in Tunica County is $108,830.

  • The median income in Tunica County is $41,676.

  • The median rent in Tunica County is $901.

  • The unemployment rate in Tunica County is 12.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Tunica County is 31.4%.

  • The average high in Tunica County is 78.2° and there are 128.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Tunica County

List Of Cities & Towns in Tunica County

Tunica Resorts, MS Population 2,096

Tunica, MS Population 1,062

North Tunica, MS Population 941

White Oak, MS Population 551

Map Of Tunica County

Tunica County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Tunica County is 78.2°.

  • There are 83.26 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 128.3 inches of rain each year with 1.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:42 hours of sun each day in Tunica County.

StatTunica County
Mean High78.2
Nice Days83.26
Rainfall128.3
Snowfall1.0
Sunny_hours5:42
78.2°
Average High
128.3
Inches of Rain

Tunica County Demographics

Population over time in Tunica County

The current population in Tunica County is 9,787. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,949 1.4%
2021 9,807 -1.8%
2020 9,988 -

Gender in Tunica County

  • Tunica County is 50.6% female with 4,952 female residents.

  • Tunica County is 49.4% male with 4,835 male residents.

Female
50.6% (4,952)
Male
49.4% (4,835)
Gender Tunica County MS USA
Female 50.6% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Tunica County

Tunica County is:

  • 18.3% White with 1,792 White residents.

  • 80.3% African American with 7,858 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.1% Two Or More with 8 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 129 Hispanic residents.

White
18.3% (1,792)
African American
80.3% (7,858)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.1% (8)
Hispanic
1.3% (129)

Table: Tunica County By Race

Race Tunica County MS USA
White 18.3% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 80.3% 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 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.1% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Tunica County, Mississippi

  • 14.0% of households in Tunica County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.3% of households in Tunica County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Tunica County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Tunica County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Tunica County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.8% of households in Tunica County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Tunica County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Tunica County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Tunica County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.2% of households in Tunica County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
14.0% (1,366)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (612)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.2% (1,393)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (969)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (1,227)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.8% (2,226)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.5% (737)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.0% (876)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.6% (353)
$200,000 or more
0.2% (21)
Income Tunica County MS USA
Less than $10,000 14.0% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.2% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.8% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.0% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.6% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.2% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Tunica County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Tunica County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Tunica County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Tunica County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Tunica County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Tunica County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Tunica County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Tunica County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Tunica County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (391)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,272)
High School / GED
41% (4,012)
Some College
16% (1,565)
Associate's Degree
9% (880)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (1,174)
Master's Degree
3% (293)
Professional Degree
2% (195)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Tunica County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 9% 6%
High School / GED 41% 30% 26%
Some College 16% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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