Tunica, MS

Tunica, Mississippi

Tunica, Mississippi, in Tunica county, is 37 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 1,132.

The People and Families of Tunica

In Tunica, about 40% of adults are married. Tunica offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 32% of Tunica is non-white. No single racial group represents the town, a town where diversity is valued.

You'll feel comfortable in Tunica if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tunica had a median family income of $54,583. People in Tunica generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Tunica gave more campaign money ($4,050) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tunica Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Tunica. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Tunica?

Commuting

In Tunica, 95% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Tunica, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Tunica strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Tunica, MS

Comparing Tunica to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Tunica Almanac

Tunica Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tunica Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tunica, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tunica High Schools (2004)

ROSA FORT HIGH SCHOOL
1100 ROSA FORT DRIVE
662-363-1343
A Title I school.
Serves 560 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

TUNICA VOC TECH CENTER
2400 US HIGHWAY 61 N.
662-363-2051
A Vocational School

Tunica Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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