Tunica County's estimated 2026 population is 8,527 with a growth rate of -3.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tunica County is the 72nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 10,763 and has seen a growth of -20.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 30.9 years
There are 6,849 adults, (1,392 of whom are seniors) in Tunica County.
Female: 5,014 (52.9%)
Male: 4,461 (47.1%)
The racial composition of Tunica County includes 79.85% Black or African American, 18.2% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,566 | 79.85% |
| White | 1,724 | 18.2% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.08% |
| Two or more races | 83 | 0.88% |
Tunica County's average per capita income is $34,695. Household income levels show a median of $39,364. The poverty rate stands at 31.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,854 | - |
| Families | $43,136 | $71,168 |
| Households | $39,364 | $58,031 |
| Non Families | $33,475 | $35,962 |
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