Tunica County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,711, reflecting a -2.5% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tunica County is the 71st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 10,763 and has grown -19.07% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 30.9 years
There are 6,849 adults, (1,392 of whom are seniors) in Tunica County.
Female: 5,014 (52.9%)
Male: 4,461 (47.1%)
The racial composition of Tunica County includes 79.85% Black or African American, 18.2% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,566 | 79.85% |
| White | 1,724 | 18.2% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.08% |
| Two or more races | 83 | 0.88% |
Tunica County 's average per capita income is $34,695. Household income levels show a median of $39,364. The poverty rate stands at 31.1%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,854 | - |
| Families | $43,136 | $71,168 |
| Households | $39,364 | $58,031 |
| Non Families | $33,475 | $35,962 |
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