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Population Review

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

White71.3%
Black or African American22.4%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Mississippi

Largest counties in Mississippi

Part of Mississippi

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Metro rankings

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.