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{{short description|County in Mississippi, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Tunica County
| county = Tunica County
| state = Mississippi
| state = Mississippi
| ex image = TUNICA HISTORIC DISTRICT, TUNICA COUNTY, MS.jpg
| ex image = TUNICA HISTORIC DISTRICT, TUNICA COUNTY, MS.jpg
| ex image size = 220px
| ex image size = 220px
| ex image cap = Tunica County Courthouse in [[Tunica, Mississippi|Tunica]]
| ex image cap = Tunica County Courthouse in [[Tunica, Mississippi|Tunica]]
| founded = 1836
| founded = 1836
| seat wl= Tunica
| seat wl = Tunica
| largest city wl= Tunica Resorts
| largest city wl = Tunica Resorts
| city type = town
| city type = town
| area_total_sq_mi = 481
| area_total_sq_mi = 481
| area_land_sq_mi = 455
| area_land_sq_mi = 455
| area_water_sq_mi = 26
| area_water_sq_mi = 26
| area percentage = 5.4
| area percentage = 5.4
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 10778
| population_total = 9782
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| pop_est_as_of = 2018
| web = www.tunicacountymississippi.com/
| population_est = 9944
| district = 2nd
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| time zone = Central
| web = http://tunicacountyms.com/portal/
| named for = [[Tunica-Biloxi|Tunica-Biloxi tribe]]
| district = 2nd
| time zone = Central
| named for = [[Tunica-Biloxi|Tunica-Biloxi tribe]]
}}
}}


'''Tunica County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Mississippi]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 10,778.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/28/28143.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2013|archive-date=July 21, 2011|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/60LBuYY8D?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/28/28143.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Tunica, Mississippi|Tunica]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county is named for the [[Tunica-Biloxi|Tunica]] [[Native American (U.S.)|Native Americans]]. Most migrated to central [[Louisiana]] during the colonial period.
'''Tunica County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Mississippi]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 9,782.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census - Geography Profile: Tunica County, Mississippi|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Tunica_County,_Mississippi?g=0500000US28143|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 15, 2023}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Tunica, Mississippi|Tunica]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county is named for the [[Tunica-Biloxi|Tunica]] [[Native American (U.S.)|Native Americans]]. Most migrated to central [[Louisiana]] during the colonial period.


Tunica County is part of the [[Memphis metropolitan area|Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. It is located in the [[Mississippi Delta]] region.
Tunica County is part of the [[Memphis metropolitan area|Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. It is located in the [[Mississippi Delta]] region.


Since the late 20th century, it is known for [[Tunica Resorts, Mississippi|Tunica Resorts]] (formerly Robinsonville), an unincorporated community that is the site of six casino resorts. It is one of the top six destinations in the country in terms of gambling revenues.<ref>[http://www.kypost.com/content/middleblue3/story/Tunica-Holds-Tight/RAiroh9bkk6C8I1TB4BklQ.cspx "Tunica Resorts"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205085550/http://www.kypost.com/content/middleblue3/story/Tunica-Holds-Tight/RAiroh9bkk6C8I1TB4BklQ.cspx |date=2016-02-05 }}, American Gaming Association,</ref>
Since the late 20th century, it is known for [[Tunica Resorts, Mississippi|Tunica Resorts]] (formerly Robinsonville), an unincorporated community that is the site of six casino resorts. It is one of the top six destinations in the country in terms of gambling revenues.<ref>[http://www.kypost.com/content/middleblue3/story/Tunica-Holds-Tight/RAiroh9bkk6C8I1TB4BklQ.cspx "Tunica Resorts"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205085550/http://www.kypost.com/content/middleblue3/story/Tunica-Holds-Tight/RAiroh9bkk6C8I1TB4BklQ.cspx |date=February 5, 2016 }}, American Gaming Association,</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Major highways===
===Major highways===
* [[Image:I-69.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 69 in Mississippi|Interstate 69]]
* [[Image:I-69.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 69 in Mississippi|Interstate 69]]
* [[Image:US 61.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 61 (Mississippi)|U.S. Route 61]]
* [[Image:US 61.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 61#Mississippi|U.S. Route 61]]
* [[Image:Circle sign 3.svg|20px]] [[Mississippi Highway 3]]
* [[Image:Circle sign 3.svg|20px]] [[Mississippi Highway 3]]
* [[Image:Circle sign 4.svg|20px]] [[Mississippi Highway 4]]
* [[Image:Circle sign 4.svg|20px]] [[Mississippi Highway 4]]
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|2000= 9227
|2000= 9227
|2010= 10778
|2010= 10778
|2020= 9782
|estyear=2018
|estyear=2023
|estimate=9944
|estimate=9234
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=November 8, 2019}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 5, 2024}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ms190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ms190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/28/28143.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2013|archive-date=June 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607052459/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/28/28143.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}
}}


[[File:Tunica County MS sign 002 2012-03-31.jpg|thumb|right]]
[[File:Tunica County MS sign 002 2012-03-31.jpg|thumb|right]]


===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Tunica County Racial Composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US28143&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 7, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]]
|7,316
|76.35%
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]]
|1,853
|19.34%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|13
|0.14%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|27
|0.28%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|182
|1.9%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|191
|1.99%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States Census]], there were 9,782 people, 3,930 households, and 2,347 families residing in the county.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 10,778 people living in the county. 73.5% were [[African American|Black or African American]], 23.7% [[White American|White]], 0.6% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.1% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islands American|Pacific Islander]], 1.2% of some other race and 0.9% [[Multiracial American|of two or more races]]. 2.3% were [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (of any race).
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 10,778 people living in the county. 73.5% were [[African American|Black or African American]], 23.7% [[White American|White]], 0.6% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.1% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islands American|Pacific Islander]], 1.2% of some other race and 0.9% [[Multiracial American|of two or more races]]. 2.3% were [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (of any race).


===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,227 people, 3,258 households, and 2,192 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was 20 people per square mile (8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 3,705 housing units at an average density of 8 per square&nbsp;mile (3/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the county was 70.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 27.54% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.11% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.42% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.96% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.75% from two or more races. 2.53% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,227 people, 3,258 households, and 2,192 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|20|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 3,705 housing units at an average density of {{convert|8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 70.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 27.54% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.11% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.42% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.96% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.75% from two or more races. 2.53% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 3,258 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.90% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 26.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.70% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.44.
There were 3,258 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.90% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 26.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.70% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.44.


In the county, the population was spread out, with 31.50% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 91.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.90 males.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 31.50% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 91.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.90 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $23,270, and the median income for a family was $25,443. Males had a median income of $25,244 versus $18,104 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $11,978. About 28.10% of families and 33.10% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 43.40% of those under age 18 and 32.50% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the county was $23,270, and the median income for a family was $25,443. Males had a median income of $25,244 versus $18,104 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $11,978. About 28.10% of families and 33.10% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 43.40% of those under age 18 and 32.50% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
* '''Public School Districts'''
* '''Public School Districts'''
** [[Tunica County School District]] (the school district for the entire county<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st28_ms/schooldistrict_maps/c28143_tunica/DC20SD_C28143.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tunica County, MS|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 31, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st28_ms/schooldistrict_maps/c28143_tunica/DC20SD_C28143_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>)
** [[Tunica County School District]]
* '''Private Schools'''
* '''Private Schools'''
** [[Tunica Academy]] is located in an [[unincorporated area]], near [[Tunica, Mississippi|Tunica]]<ref>"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US2874760&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Tunica town, Mississippi]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on March 2, 2011.</ref><ref>"[http://www.tunicaacademy.com/ Welcome to Tunica Academy]." [[Tunica Academy]]. Retrieved on March 2, 2011. "584 Academy Drive — Tunica, MS 38676"</ref>
** [[Tunica Academy]] is located in an [[unincorporated area]], near [[Tunica, Mississippi|Tunica]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st28_ms/place/p2874760_tunica/DC20BLK_P2874760.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731235335/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st28_ms/place/p2874760_tunica/DC20BLK_P2874760.pdf |archive-date=July 31, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Tunica town, MS|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 31, 2022}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.tunicaacademy.com/ Welcome to Tunica Academy]." [[Tunica Academy]]. Retrieved on March 2, 2011. "584 Academy Drive — Tunica, MS 38676"</ref>


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
* [[Brandon Bryant (American football)|Brandon Bryant]], NFL player
* [[Brandon Bryant (American football)|Brandon Bryant]], NFL player
* [[Parker Hall (American football)|Parker Hall]], 1939 Most Valuable Player of the [[National Football League]]
* [[Parker Hall (American football)|Parker Hall]], 1939 Most Valuable Player of the [[National Football League]]
* [[Charlaine Harris]], New York Times bestselling author
* [[Charlaine Harris]], New York Times bestselling author
* [[Benardrick McKinney]], linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League
* [[Benardrick McKinney]], linebacker for the New York giants of the National Football League
* [[James Cotton]], blues harmonica player
* [[James Cotton]], blues harmonica player
* [[Donald Hawkins]], NFL player
* [[Donald Hawkins]], NFL player
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===Census-designated places===
===Census-designated places===
* [[Austin, Mississippi|Austin]]
* [[Dundee, Mississippi|Dundee]]
* [[North Tunica, Mississippi|North Tunica]]
* [[North Tunica, Mississippi|North Tunica]]
* [[Tunica Resorts, Mississippi|Tunica Resorts]] (formerly known as Robinsonville)
* [[Tunica Resorts, Mississippi|Tunica Resorts]] (formerly known as Robinsonville)
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===Unincorporated communities===
===Unincorporated communities===
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{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* [[Austin, Mississippi|Austin]]
* [[Banks, Mississippi|Banks]]
* [[Banks, Mississippi|Banks]]
* [[Bowdre, Mississippi|Bowdre]]
* [[Bowdre, Mississippi|Bowdre]]
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* [[Clayton, Mississippi|Clayton]]
* [[Clayton, Mississippi|Clayton]]
* [[Dubbs, Mississippi|Dubbs]]
* [[Dubbs, Mississippi|Dubbs]]
* [[Dundee, Mississippi|Dundee]]
* [[Evansville, Mississippi|Evansville]]
* [[Evansville, Mississippi|Evansville]]
* [[Hollywood, Mississippi|Hollywood]]
* [[Hollywood, Mississippi|Hollywood]]
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==Politics==
==Politics==
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{{PresRow|2004|Democratic|950|2,140|39|Mississippi}}
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! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|557|1,263|66|Mississippi}}
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
{{PresRow|1992|Democratic|693|1,451|99|Mississippi}}
! [[Third party (United States)|Third parties]]
{{PresRow|1988|Democratic|896|1,510|24|Mississippi}}
|-
{{PresRow|1984|Democratic|1,109|1,621|74|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 2020|2020]]'''
{{PresRow|1980|Democratic|954|2,198|53|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|26.0% ''926''
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|951|1,695|110|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''72.4%''' ''2,580''
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|1,446|858|21|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.7% ''59''
{{PresRow|1968|Democratic|413|1,133|783|Mississippi}}
|-
{{PresRow|1964|Republican|945|99|0|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 2016|2016]]'''
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|334|323|240|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|23.9% ''853''
{{PresRow|1956|Democratic|200|470|166|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''74.8%''' ''2,667''
{{PresRow|1952|Democratic|383|530|0|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''47''
{{PresRow|1948|Dixiecrat|12|23|715|Mississippi}}
|-
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|35|721|0|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 2012|2012]]'''
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|13|795|0|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|20.2% ''883''
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|5|701|0|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''79.3%''' ''3,475''
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|8|573|0|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.6% ''24''
{{PresRow|1928|Democratic|26|654|0|Mississippi}}
|-
{{PresRow|1924|Democratic|13|495|0|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 2008|2008]]'''
{{PresRow|1920|Democratic|2|256|1|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|23.5% ''1,017''
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|0|173|0|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''75.7%''' ''3,279''
{{PresFoot|1912|Democratic|1|188|4|Mississippi}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.8% ''36''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 2004|2004]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|30.4% ''950''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''68.4%''' ''2,140''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''39''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 2000|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|33.5% ''792''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''65.1%''' ''1,539''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.5% ''35''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1996|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|29.5% ''557''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''67.0%''' ''1,263''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.5% ''66''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1992|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|30.9% ''693''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''64.7%''' ''1,451''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.4% ''99''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1988|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.9% ''896''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''62.1%''' ''1,510''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.0% ''24''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1984|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|39.6% ''1,109''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''57.8%''' ''1,621''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''74''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1980|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|29.8% ''954''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''68.6%''' ''2,198''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.7% ''53''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1976|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|34.5% ''951''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''61.5%''' ''1,695''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.0% ''110''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1972|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''62.2%''' ''1,446''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.9% ''858''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''21''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1968|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|17.7% ''413''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''48.7%''' ''1,133''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|33.6% ''783''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1964|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''90.5%''' ''945''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|9.5% ''99''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1960|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''37.2%''' ''334''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.0% ''323''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|26.8% ''240''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1956|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|23.9% ''200''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''56.2%''' ''470''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|19.9% ''166''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1952|1952]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|42.0% ''383''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''58.1%''' ''530''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Dixiecrat}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1948|1948]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|1.6% ''12''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|3.1% ''23''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|'''95.3%''' ''715''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1944'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|4.6% ''35''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''95.4%''' ''721''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1940'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|1.6% ''13''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''98.4%''' ''795''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1936'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|0.7% ''5''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''99.3%''' ''701''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1932'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|1.4% ''8''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''98.6%''' ''573''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1928'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|3.8% ''26''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''96.2%''' ''654''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1924'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|2.6% ''13''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''97.4%''' ''495''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1920'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|0.8% ''2''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''98.8%''' ''256''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''1''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1916'''
| style="text-align:center;|
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''100.0%''' ''173''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''1912'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|0.5% ''1''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''97.4%''' ''188''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.1% ''4''
|}
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==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Mississippi}}
{{Portal|Mississippi}}
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Mississippi#Tunica County|National Register of Historic Places listings in Tunica County, Mississippi]]
[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Tunica County, Mississippi]]


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Tunica County
County
Tunica County Courthouse in Tunica
Tunica County Courthouse in Tunica
Map of Mississippi highlighting Tunica County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°40′N 90°23′W / 34.66°N 90.38°W / 34.66; -90.38
Country United States
State Mississippi
Founded1836
Named forTunica-Biloxi tribe
SeatTunica
Largest townTunica Resorts
Area
 • Total
481 sq mi (1,250 km2)
 • Land455 sq mi (1,180 km2)
 • Water26 sq mi (70 km2)  5.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,782
 • Density20/sq mi (7.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.tunicacountymississippi.com

Tunica County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,782.[1] Its county seat is Tunica.[2] The county is named for the Tunica Native Americans. Most migrated to central Louisiana during the colonial period.

Tunica County is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the Mississippi Delta region.

Since the late 20th century, it is known for Tunica Resorts (formerly Robinsonville), an unincorporated community that is the site of six casino resorts. It is one of the top six destinations in the country in terms of gambling revenues.[3]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 481 square miles (1,250 km2), of which 455 square miles (1,180 km2) is land and 26 square miles (67 km2) (5.4%) is water.[4]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1840821—
18501,31460.0%
18604,366232.3%
18705,35822.7%
18808,46157.9%
189012,15843.7%
190016,47935.5%
191018,64613.2%
192020,3869.3%
193021,2334.2%
194022,6106.5%
195021,664−4.2%
196016,826−22.3%
197011,854−29.5%
19809,652−18.6%
19908,164−15.4%
20009,22713.0%
201010,77816.8%
20209,782−9.2%
2023 (est.)9,234[5]−5.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[10]

2020 census

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Tunica County Racial Composition[11]
Race Num. Perc.
Black or African American 7,316 76.35%
White 1,853 19.34%
Native American 13 0.14%
Asian 27 0.28%
Other/Mixed 182 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 191 1.99%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 9,782 people, 3,930 households, and 2,347 families residing in the county.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,778 people living in the county. 73.5% were Black or African American, 23.7% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% of some other race and 0.9% of two or more races. 2.3% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

2000 census

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As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 9,227 people, 3,258 households, and 2,192 families living in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7 people/km2). There were 3,705 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 70.15% Black or African American, 27.54% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 2.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,258 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.90% were married couples living together, 26.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.70% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 31.50% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 91.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $23,270, and the median income for a family was $25,443. Males had a median income of $25,244 versus $18,104 for females. The per capita income for the county was $11,978. About 28.10% of families and 33.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.40% of those under age 18 and 32.50% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Notable people

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Communities

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Town

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Ghost towns

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Politics

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United States presidential election results for Tunica County, Mississippi[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 799 29.95% 1,837 68.85% 32 1.20%
2020 926 25.97% 2,580 72.37% 59 1.65%
2016 853 23.91% 2,667 74.77% 47 1.32%
2012 883 20.15% 3,475 79.30% 24 0.55%
2008 1,017 23.48% 3,279 75.69% 36 0.83%
2004 950 30.36% 2,140 68.39% 39 1.25%
2000 792 33.47% 1,539 65.05% 35 1.48%
1996 557 29.53% 1,263 66.97% 66 3.50%
1992 693 30.90% 1,451 64.69% 99 4.41%
1988 896 36.87% 1,510 62.14% 24 0.99%
1984 1,109 39.55% 1,621 57.81% 74 2.64%
1980 954 29.77% 2,198 68.58% 53 1.65%
1976 951 34.51% 1,695 61.50% 110 3.99%
1972 1,446 62.19% 858 36.90% 21 0.90%
1968 413 17.73% 1,133 48.65% 783 33.62%
1964 945 90.52% 99 9.48% 0 0.00%
1960 334 37.24% 323 36.01% 240 26.76%
1956 200 23.92% 470 56.22% 166 19.86%
1952 383 41.95% 530 58.05% 0 0.00%
1948 12 1.60% 23 3.07% 715 95.33%
1944 35 4.63% 721 95.37% 0 0.00%
1940 13 1.61% 795 98.39% 0 0.00%
1936 5 0.71% 701 99.29% 0 0.00%
1932 8 1.38% 573 98.62% 0 0.00%
1928 26 3.82% 654 96.18% 0 0.00%
1924 13 2.56% 495 97.44% 0 0.00%
1920 2 0.77% 256 98.84% 1 0.39%
1916 0 0.00% 173 100.00% 0 0.00%
1912 1 0.52% 188 97.41% 4 2.07%

See also

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National Register of Historic Places listings in Tunica County, Mississippi

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tunica County, Mississippi.
  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Tunica County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Tunica Resorts" Archived February 5, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, American Gaming Association,
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tunica County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 31, 2022. - Text list
  14. ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Tunica town, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 31, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  15. ^ "Welcome to Tunica Academy." Tunica Academy. Retrieved on March 2, 2011. "584 Academy Drive — Tunica, MS 38676"
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
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