Tunica County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Tunica County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28143
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 454.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 22.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 476.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.652201
- Longitude
- -90.371770
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 9,450
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,825
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,304 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 1.6% |
| White | 1,724 | 18.2% |
| Black | 7,566 | 80.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,740 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 1.3% |
| White | 1,408 | 20.6% |
| Black | 5,330 | 78.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,475
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $40,938
- Poverty Rate
- 30.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,878
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,724 | 18.2% |
| Black | 7,566 | 79.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,716
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,968 | 34.1% |
| Republican | 373 | 4.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,374 | 61.7% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,921 | 45.0% |
| Female | 4,478 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 720 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 1.3% |
| Black | 7,651 | 87.8% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,337
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 15.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 119 | 16.5% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 7.9% |
| Black | 1,182 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 17.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 562 | 14.3% |
| Female | 755 | 16.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,835 (30.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 838 (13.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,812
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $194,753
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $984
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 86.3%
- Work From Home
- 1.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.