Tippah County's 2026 population is estimated at 21,515, reflecting a 0.21% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tippah County is the 40th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 22,184 and has grown -3.02% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 16,443 adults, (3,737 of whom are seniors) in Tippah County.
Female: 11,273 (52.4%)
Male: 10,250 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Tippah County includes 76.29% White, 13.98% Black or African American, 3.3% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,420 | 76.29% |
| Black or African American | 3,009 | 13.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,314 | 6.11% |
| Other race | 711 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.04% |
Tippah County 's average per capita income is $40,920. Household income levels show a median of $52,542. The poverty rate stands at 18.93%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,735 | - |
| Families | $62,627 | $77,084 |
| Households | $52,542 | $70,071 |
| Non Families | $30,967 | $42,103 |
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