North Tunica, Mississippi

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Population in 2010: 1,035.
Population change since 2000: -28.6%
Males: 344  (33.3%)
Females: 691  (66.7%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38676.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-663,319,807 (it was $14,891 in 2000)
North Tunica $-663,319,807
MS $52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,691 (it was $6,972 in 2000)

North Tunica CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $84,263 (it was $35,300 in 2000)
North Tunica:

$84,263
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $86,822; detached houses: $114,686; mobile homes: $27,433

Median gross rent in 2022: $780.

March 2022 cost of living index in North Tunica: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.7%

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.72 square miles.

Population density: 1,438 people per square mile   (low).

North Tunica, Mississippi map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $632 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $352 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (36.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (391.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Tunica, MS (0.9 miles ),
White Oak, MS (2.0 miles ),
Tunica Resorts, MS (3.1 miles ),
Horseshoe Lake, AR (3.9 miles ),
Crenshaw, MS (4.2 miles ),
Helena, AR (4.2 miles ),
Hughes, AR (4.2 miles ),
Helena-West Helena, AR (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 34.70 N, Longitude: 90.38 W

Distribution of median household income in North Tunica, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in North Tunica, MS in 2022
North Tunica satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in North Tunica, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (32.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.8%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Food (4.5%)
  • Public administration (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (22.3%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.1%)
  • Construction (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (38.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (9.6%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Food (3.3%)
Most common occupations in North Tunica, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Cashiers (7.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.0%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.3%)
  • Cashiers (10.4%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (9.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.4%)

Average climate in North Tunica, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 73.3. This is about average.

City:

73.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 9.34. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.34
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.14. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.14
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

North Tunica-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.5 miles away from the North Tunica place center killed 5 people and injured 10 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.3 miles away from the place center killed 16 people and injured 74 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Tunica-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 371% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 64.8 miles away from North Tunica center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 132.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from North Tunica center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 63.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 108.7 miles away from North Tunica center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 108.7 miles away from North Tunica center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tunica County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Freezes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
North Tunica topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near North Tunica:

  • TUNICA NURSING HOME, LLC (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; TUNICA, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Tunica:

  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 24 miles; Senatobia, MS; Full-time enrollment: 6,607)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 33 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 36 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • University of Memphis (about 37 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Rhodes College (about 39 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • University of Mississippi (about 54 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • Delta State University (about 70 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)

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Tunica County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.3 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.1%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
47 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
52 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

For population 15 years and over in North Tunica:

Marital status in North Tunica, MS
  • Never married: 53.1%
  • Now married: 30.9%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 0.5%

For population 25 years and over in North Tunica:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 13.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.9
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Tunica, MS (based on Tunica County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,22411
Mainline Protestant3853
Black Protestant2622
Other1-
Catholic--
None8,906-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Tunica County:

2.87 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Here:

14.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Tunica County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Tunica County:

13.6%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Tunica County:

41.1%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.9%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
North Tunica:

47.6%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
North Tunica:

45.5%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.2
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.2%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
North Tunica:

14.0%
State:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
North Tunica:

6.6
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
This city:

35.4%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
North Tunica:

53.6%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
North Tunica:

84.8%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of North Tunica, MS Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in North Tunica:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSAO (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: JESSE C. ROSS AND ERNESTINE A. ROSS)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXJK (950 AM; 5 kW; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Tunica:

  • WYYL (96.1 FM; TUNICA, MS; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFFA-FM (103.1 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJIW-FM (94.5 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: ELIJAH MONDY,JR.)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKNA (88.9 FM; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVIM-FM (95.3 FM; COLDWATER, MS; Owner: DESOTO COUNTY B/CING. CO.)
  • KARH (88.1 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTRQ (102.3 FM; COLT, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KCLT (104.9 FM; WEST HELENA, AR; Owner: WEST HELENA B/CASTERS)
  • KAKJ (105.3 FM; MARIANNA, AR; Owner: L.T. SIMES II & RAYMOND SIMES)
  • WHKL (106.9 FM; CRENSHAW, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around North Tunica:

  • WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.5mTotal length
  • $250,000,000Total costs
  • 14,470Total average daily traffic
  • 1,762Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,200Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Tunica, MS
  • 78.9%Utility gas
  • 21.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Tunica, MS
  • 65.9%Electricity
  • 34.1%Utility gas


North Tunica compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

North Tunica on our top lists:

  • #45 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries"
  • #64 (38676) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of English first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
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