Census ACS · #328 μSA
Tupelo Metro Area
The Tupelo, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 132,079 residents. The median household income is $63,188 and the median home value is $158,400.
132,079
Population
94
People / sq mi
$63,188
Median Income
$158,400
Median Home Value
The Tupelo CBSA covers 1,398 sq mi of land at 94.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.3% |
| Black or African American | 22.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,188
Median Household Income
$33,902
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$158,400
Median Home Value
$873
Median Rent
73.5%
Homeownership
Education
86.6%
High School+
24.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
4.5%
Work From Home
22.6 min
Avg Commute
20.5%
Foreign Born
Tupelo spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tupelo, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 132,079 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #328 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Tupelo metro area is $63,188, with a per capita income of $33,902.
The Tupelo, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Tupelo, Ms CBSA (46180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Tupelo: 73.5% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Tupelo is a metro area in MS with a population of 132,079.
Median household income is $63,188, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $158,400, with typical rent around $873.
24.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Tupelo, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.