Tate County's 2026 population is estimated at 28,875, reflecting a 0.56% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tate County is the 27th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,978 and has grown -0.36% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 22,013 adults, (4,744 of whom are seniors) in Tate County.
Female: 14,463 (51.1%)
Male: 13,858 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Tate County includes 66.01% White, 29.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,696 | 66.01% |
| Black or African American | 8,266 | 29.19% |
| Two or more races | 917 | 3.24% |
| Other race | 420 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Tate County 's average per capita income is $44,286. Household income levels show a median of $69,704. The poverty rate stands at 16.86%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,946 | - |
| Families | $78,666 | $90,366 |
| Households | $69,704 | $81,048 |
| Non Families | $43,193 | $54,086 |
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