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Tunica County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Tunica

Tunica County's estimated 2025 population is 8,888 with a growth rate of -1.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tunica County is the 71st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 10,763 and has seen a growth of -17.42% since that time.

8,888
Total Population
20
Population Density (mi²)
71
Population Rank (State)
-173 -1.91%
Annual Population Growth

Tunica County Population

Tunica County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Tunica County includes 79.6% Black or African American, 18.21% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,63079.6%
White1,74618.21%
Other race1291.35%
Two or more races810.84%

Tunica County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Tunica County's average per capita income is $33,792. Household income levels show a median of $38,402. The poverty rate stands at 33.77%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$81,006-
Families$53,154$74,862
Households$38,402$56,787
Non Families$28,727$32,347

$33,792

Average Income

$38,402

Median Household Income

33.77%

Poverty Rate