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Tupelo, Mississippi

Introduction to Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo, Mississippi, in Lee county, is located 94 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and is 98 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 34,211.

Tupelo History

Tupelo was originally known as Gum Pond. The first railroad arrived in the city after the American Civil War. The city was renamed Tupelo after the large number of tupelo or blackgum trees grew in the area. It is the site of the Battle of Tupelo that took place during the Civil War. Tupelo was incorporated in 1870. It was visited by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935.

Tupelo and nearby Attractions

  • Tombigbee State Park
  • Tupelo National Battlefield
  • Natchez Trace Parkway
  • Oren Dunn City Museum
  • Buffalo Park
  • Gum Tree Museum of Art
  • Elvis Presley Center and Museum

Things To Do In Tupelo

While in Tupelo, one can visit the Gum Tree Museum of Art, Tupelo National Battlefield, Chickasaw Village Site, Oren Dunn City Museum, Tupelo Automobile Museum, and Elvis Presley Center and Museum. The Tombigbee State Park and Buffalo Park draw hordes of tourists every year. One can also enjoy the recreational facilities offered by the Tupelo Mall Shopping Center, Downtown Mall Shopping Center, Denton Plaza Shopping Center, and Magnolia Plaza Shopping Center.

Tupelo Transportation

Tupelo Regional Airport is close by.

Tupelo Higher Education

Higher educational facilities can be availed through Itawamba Community College, Mississippi University for Women, and Northeast Mississippi Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyTupelo Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Tupelo Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Tupelo Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Tupelo College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 8%Tupelo Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Tupelo Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 8%Tupelo People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Tupelo Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Tupelo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tupelo, MS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population94
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women510
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men410
Male Share of the Population27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
Median Family Income510
People in Middle Class or Better510
People Above Poverty410

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home38
Walking and Biking to Work39
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Affordability of Rents102
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime33

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