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Cost of living in Tupelo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tupelo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tupelo is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tupelo is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Tupelo is $203,314.
The median income in Tupelo is $66,257.
Tupelo's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tupelo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tupelo | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 91 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tupelo, MS Weather
The average high in Tupelo is 72.8° and the average low is 51.2°.
There are 77.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.6 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tupelo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Tupelo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tupelo
The current population in Tupelo is 37,791. The population has increased 10.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,791 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 37,825 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 37,939 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 37,872 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 38,251 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 38,271 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 38,270 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 38,321 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 38,856 | 9.3% |
| 2015 | 35,561 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 35,345 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 35,143 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 34,827 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 34,551 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 34,363 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tupelo
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Tupelo is:
51.9% White with 19,609 White residents.
37.8% African American with 14,279 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 641 Asian residents.
0.6% Hawaiian with 234 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 177 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 1,072 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 1,774 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tupelo | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.9% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 37.8% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tupelo
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Tupelo is 53.0% female with 20,029 female residents.
Tupelo is 47.0% male with 17,761 male residents.
| Gender | Tupelo | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tupelo for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Tupelo completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Tupelo completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Tupelo completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Tupelo completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Tupelo completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Tupelo completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Tupelo completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Tupelo completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Tupelo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tupelo | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tupelo, Mississippi
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6.6% of households in Tupelo earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Tupelo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.9% of households in Tupelo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Tupelo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Tupelo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.4% of households in Tupelo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Tupelo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Tupelo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Tupelo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.5% of households in Tupelo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tupelo | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
