Tunica County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Mississippi
The population of Tunica County, Mississippi is 9,586 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $38,402, the median home value is $154,500, and the median age is 34.7.
The population of Tunica County has declined 14.9% since 2010 (10,763 → 9,157), a -1.15% annualized rate.
9,586
Population
-1.15%
Annual growth
21
People / sq mi
$38,402
Median Income
$154,500
Median Home Value
Tunica County covers 454 sq mi of land at 21.1 people per square mile.
About Tunica County, MS
Tunica County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 9,586. It ranks #71 among counties in Mississippi by population. The median age is 34.7, younger than the national median. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
The median household income in Tunica County is $38,402, below the US median of $74,580. 22.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $154,500, with monthly rent averaging $938. The homeownership rate of 40.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Tunica County reflects 16.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 0.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.2 minutes each way.
Tunica County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Tunica County had a population of 10,763 in 2010 and 9,157 in 2024, a -14.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,763 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.14%.
9,157
Population (2024)
10,763
Population (2010)
10,763
Peak (2010)
-1.14%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,763 |
| 2011 | 10,589 |
| 2012 | 10,438 |
| 2013 | 10,454 |
| 2014 | 10,496 |
| 2015 | 10,264 |
| 2016 | 10,138 |
| 2017 | 9,989 |
| 2018 | 9,916 |
| 2019 | 9,602 |
| 2020 | 9,734 |
| 2021 | 9,644 |
| 2022 | 9,461 |
| 2023 | 9,380 |
| 2024 | 9,157 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 79.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
34.7
Median Age
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Male
13.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 24.0% · Seniors (65+): 13.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $38,402$-16,513 vs state |
| Mean household income | $56,787 |
| Per-capita income | $22,574 |
| Poverty rate | 22.0%+7.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Tunica County is education & health care, accounting for 22.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.0%
Carpool
82.8%
Public transit
0.9%
Work from home
28.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$154,500$-6,900 vs state
Median home value
$938
Median rent
40.8%
Homeownership rate
4,712
Total housing units
76.4%
Occupied
23.6%
Vacant
59.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.9%
With health insurance
88.3%
With broadband internet
24.4%
Foreign-born
3.3%
Veterans (18+)
10.7%
With a disability
96.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.9%
High School+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tunica County, Mississippi has a population of 9,586 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 21 people per square mile.
The population of Tunica County has declined 14.9% since 2010 (10,763 → 9,157), a -1.15% annualized rate.
The median household income in Tunica County, Mississippi is $38,402, with mean (average) household income of $56,787 and per-capita income of $22,574. 22.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Tunica County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (79.6%), White (18.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Tunica County, Mississippi is 34.7 years. Residents are 52.6% female and 47.4% male.
The median home value in Tunica County is $154,500 and median monthly rent is $938. 40.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,712 total housing units, 23.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Tunica County, Mississippi is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Tunica County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.