What is the population of Tunica, Mississippi?

Tunica has a population of approximately 838 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Tunica, Mississippi located?

Tunica is located in Mississippi, United States, at approximate coordinates 34.6881°, -90.3809°.

What is the median household income in Tunica?

The median household income in Tunica is approximately $39,282 based on the most recent open data.

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Tunica

Total population

838

Median home value

$194,700

32%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$39,282

Tunica$39k

National$74k

Elevation60 m

Land area1.72 km²

Coordinates34.69°, -90.38°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

60 m

Area

1.72 km²

Official website

www.tunicamiss.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Tunica is a town in and the county seat of Tunica County, Mississippi, United States, near the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Tunica had a population of 1,026. Until the early 1990s when casino gambling was introduced in the area, Tunica had been one of the most impoverished places in the United States. Despite this economic improvement, Tunica's population continues to decline from its peak in 1970.

History & geography

History

The community derives its name from the Tunica Indians which once were numerous in the area. Tunica is the fourth community to serve as county seat of Tunica County, succeeding earlier county seats at Commerce (1839–1842, 1842–1847), Peyton (1842, temporary) and Austin (1847–1888). Tunica gained national attention for its deprived neighborhood known as "Sugar Ditch Alley", named for the open sewer located there. Its fortunes have improved since development of a gambling resort area nearby during the early 1990s. While population growth has taken place mostly outside Tunica, the major casinos employ numerous locals. They attract visitors from nearby Memphis, Tennessee, West Memphis, Arkansas and all over the Southeastern United States.

Geography

Tunica is located approximately south of Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. }}

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Demographics & economy

Median age

53.4

Median home value

$194,700

Housing units

560

Poverty rate

19.5%

Unemployment

3.7%

Race & ethnicity

White

55.7%

Black

43.1%

Asian

Hispanic

0.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

34.6881

Longitude

-90.3809

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

45.9%

Diabetes

17%

Adult obesity

46.4%

Binge drinking

13.2%

Adult smoking

24.8%

No leisure activity

42.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

13,657

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
428
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
411
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
410
Great Blue/Cocoi Heron
Ardea herodias Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
355
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis (J.F.Gmelin, 1789) · Aves
316
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
314
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
277
Snow/Ross's Goose
Anser caerulescens (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
276

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

ROSA FORT HIGH SCHOOL
High · TUNICA · 447 students · 12.1:1 ratio
ROBINSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Robinsonville · 406 students · 15:1 ratio
TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · TUNICA · 357 students · 12.3:1 ratio
TUNICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · TUNICA · 343 students · 12.7:1 ratio
DAVID WILLIAMS JR CAREER &TECH CNT
High · TUNICA
TCS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
High · TUNICA

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).