Tunica County, MS

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    2024 Population
    9,475
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    31.1%
    7.91% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $39,364
    2.51% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $175,900
    13.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,726
    0.56% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Tunica County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.7% of the residents in Tunica County, MS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Tunica County, MS was $175,900, and the homeownership rate was 39.5%.

    Most people in Tunica County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Tunica County, MS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Tunica County, MS is home to a population of 9.48k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.422% of Tunica County, MS residents were born outside of the country (40 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.39 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.57k people) in Tunica County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.72k White (Non-Hispanic) and 102 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Tunica County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tunica County, MS was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tunica County, MS
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      7.57k ± 180
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.72k ± 20
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      102 ± 165
    1.8%
    Hispanic Population
    171 people

    In 2024, there were 4.39 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.57k people) in Tunica County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.72k White (Non-Hispanic) and 102 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.8% of the people in Tunica County, MS are hispanic (171 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tunica County, MS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      15,967 ± 3,094 people
    2. Honduras
      6,221 ± 1,934 people
    3. Guatemala
      4,623 ± 1,668 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.422%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    40 people
    0.709%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    68 people

    As of 2024, 0.422% of Tunica County, MS residents (40 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tunica County, MS was 0.709%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      86 ± 61
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      76 ± 75
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      67 ± 77

    Tunica County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    86.9% of the population of Tunica County, MS has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 31.3% on Medicaid, 8.9% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.979% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Tunica County, MS see 9,696 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (9,696 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3078 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    9,696 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tunica County, MS

    Primary care physicians in Tunica County, MS see an average of 9,696 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (9,696 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

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    Uninsured People

    13.1%
    Uninsured
    35.3%
    Employer Coverage
    31.3%
    Medicaid
    8.9%
    Medicare
    10.4%
    Non-Group
    0.979%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tunica County, MS grew by 0.668% from 13.1% to 13.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tunica County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.72 in Tunica County, MS.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 50.1% in Tunica County, MS.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.1% in Tunica County, MS.

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    Economy

    The economy of Tunica County, MS employs 3.73k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tunica County, MS were Transportation & Warehousing (679 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (546 people), and Retail Trade (428 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($142,917), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,521), and Construction ($70,809).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.73k
    2024 Value
    ± 552
    −0.56%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tunica County, MS declined at a rate of −0.56%, from 3.75k employees to 3.73k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tunica County, MS, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (477 people), Material Moving Occupations (432 people), and Transportation Occupations (396 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tunica County, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.73k
    2024 Value
    ± 552
    −0.56%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tunica County, MS declined at a rate of −0.56%, from 3.75k employees to 3.73k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tunica County, MS, are Transportation & Warehousing (679 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (546 people), and Retail Trade (428 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tunica County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Tunica County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $37,047
    Median earning men ± $7,370
    $31,111
    Median earning women ± $6,704

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,771), Construction ($70,294), and Public Administration ($53,059).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($83,104), Manufacturing ($41,110), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,958).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.38%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 24
      Retail Trade
    2. 14
      Retail Trade
    3. 10
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $129k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. $21.7k
      Manufacturing
    3. $8.37k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Tunica County, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Mississippi

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    Roger Wicker
    Senator from Mississippi1
    Assumed office on December 31, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Senator from Mississippi2
    Assumed office on April 9, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Tunica County, MS was $175,900 in 2024, which is 0.529 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $154,500 to $175,900, a 13.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Tunica County, MS is 39.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Tunica County, MS have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tunica County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 32.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tunica County, MS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 5.34%.

    Housing

    Property

    $175,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$39,262
    $1,502
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$286

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tunica County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    39.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 39.5% of the housing units in Tunica County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $39,364
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,691
    3.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 539

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.8k households in Tunica County, MS grew to $39,364 from the previous year's value of $38,402.

    The following chart displays the households in Tunica County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Tunica County, MS is from Mississippi.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi
    0.45
    2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

    In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (86.7%)
    2. Carpooled (10.9%)
    3. Walked (1.18%)

    In 2024, 86.7% of workers in Tunica County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who walked to work (1.18%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Tunica County, MS have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.22% of the workforce in Tunica County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Tunica County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tunica County, MS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 32.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tunica County, MS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 5.34%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    31.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tunica County, MS (2.88k out of 9.25k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tunica County, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 41.5% of the children was living in poverty in Tunica County, MS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 429 in Tunica County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 273% per 100,000 population.

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