Population 9,475 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tunica County
Household size in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.74 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Tunica County run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.61 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 35.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.1 | 36.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 37.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 37.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Tunica County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of Mississippi's 82 counties are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 17.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 16.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 15.6% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 16.3% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over a quarter of households in Tunica County (25.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other Mississippi county has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tunica County
Renters in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 34.7% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.2% | 37.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.8% | 40.0% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.5% | 39.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Tunica County: 60.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over half of owners (52.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 12.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Mississippi county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 12.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 11.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 11.6% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 9.8% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −2.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.8% of the housing in Tunica County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1981 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1981 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1983 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Tunica County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $613 | $912 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $661 | $991 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $767 | $1,080 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $970 | $1,428 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$357 | +$516 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tunica County costs $970 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $357 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tunica County
Bachelor's degrees in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 25.5% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 26.6% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 28.0% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 30.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Tunica County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.2%, against 35.6% nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.3% | 84.8% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 86.4% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.2% | 87.8% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.6% | 89.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Tunica County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points, mirroring the country. Only seven of Mississippi's 82 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tunica County
| Period | Tunica County | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tunica County runs well above the national rate: 11.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tunica County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunica County | 2.57 | 36.3 | 25.8% | 60.5% | 19.8% | 1993 | $970 | 14.2% | 79.6% | 11.6% |
| Tate County | 2.45 | 40.2 | 14.0% | 24.0% | 6.9% | 1990 | $993 | 24.6% | 85.6% | 4.4% |
| Lee County | 2.57 | 42.3 | 19.0% | 41.0% | 28.5% | 1974 | $739 | 7.5% | 78.2% | 21.1% |
| Marshall County | 2.55 | 41.9 | 15.9% | 20.9% | 14.7% | 1991 | $1,106 | 14.8% | 81.6% | 4.8% |
| Monroe County | 2.40 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 37.4% | 24.7% | 1975 | $606 | 13.0% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Benton County | 2.46 | 46.7 | 10.3% | 14.0% | 23.6% | 1990 | $702 | 13.1% | 81.5% | 2.7% |
| Prairie County | 2.42 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 24.2% | 19.1% | 1980 | $651 | 18.0% | 87.0% | 3.2% |
| Tippah County | 2.60 | 39.8 | 12.7% | 25.2% | 18.5% | 1983 | $808 | 17.1% | 80.6% | 6.5% |
| Prentiss County | 2.55 | 38.4 | 13.2% | 22.5% | 14.9% | 1982 | $648 | 20.0% | 83.7% | 3.0% |
| Pulaski County | 2.37 | 38.4 | 13.8% | 43.0% | 11.2% | 1982 | $1,158 | 36.6% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| Tishomingo County | 2.12 | 44.0 | 10.0% | 20.5% | 17.6% | 1983 | $743 | 19.2% | 85.0% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tunica County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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