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Tunica County, Mississippi

Coordinates: 34°40′N 90°23′W / 34.66°N 90.38°W / 34.66; -90.38
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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
 (2010)
 • Total
10,778
 • Estimate 
(2018)
9,944
 • Density22/sq mi (8.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitetunicacountyms.com/portal/

Tunica County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,778.[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

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

Adjacent counties

Demographics

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%
2018 (est.)9,944[5]−7.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

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).

As of the census[10] 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/km2). There were 3,705 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/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

Notable People

Communities

Town

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Politics

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 23.9% 853 74.8% 2,667 1.3% 47
2012 20.2% 883 79.3% 3,475 0.6% 24
2008 23.5% 1,017 75.7% 3,279 0.8% 36
2004 30.4% 950 68.4% 2,140 1.3% 39
2000 33.5% 792 65.1% 1,539 1.5% 35
1996 29.5% 557 67.0% 1,263 3.5% 66
1992 30.9% 693 64.7% 1,451 4.4% 99
1988 36.9% 896 62.1% 1,510 1.0% 24
1984 39.6% 1,109 57.8% 1,621 2.6% 74
1980 29.8% 954 68.6% 2,198 1.7% 53
1976 34.5% 951 61.5% 1,695 4.0% 110
1972 62.2% 1,446 36.9% 858 0.9% 21
1968 17.7% 413 48.7% 1,133 33.6% 783
1964 90.5% 945 9.5% 99
1960 37.2% 334 36.0% 323 26.8% 240
1956 23.9% 200 56.2% 470 19.9% 166
1952 42.0% 383 58.1% 530
1948 1.6% 12 3.1% 23 95.3% 715
1944 4.6% 35 95.4% 721
1940 1.6% 13 98.4% 795
1936 0.7% 5 99.3% 701
1932 1.4% 8 98.6% 573
1928 3.8% 26 96.2% 654
1924 2.6% 13 97.4% 495
1920 0.8% 2 98.8% 256 0.4% 1
1916 100.0% 173
1912 0.5% 1 97.4% 188 2.1% 4

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tunica County, Mississippi.
  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "Tunica Resorts" Archived 2016-02-05 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. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  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. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ^ "Tunica town, Mississippi[permanent dead link‍]." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on March 2, 2011.
  12. ^ "Welcome to Tunica Academy." Tunica Academy. Retrieved on March 2, 2011. "584 Academy Drive — Tunica, MS 38676"
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-06.

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