Tchula
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

Tchula is a town in Holmes County, Mississippi, with 1,652 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cruger, 9.7 miles N.
- 1,652residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 1,173 / sq mipopulation density
- 39169ZIP code
About Tchula
Tchula is a town in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,652 at the 2020 census, down from 2,332 in 2000.
A 2015 article in The Guardian described it as the poorest community in the United States.
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Living in Tchula
- Median household income
- $35,417
- Median home value
- $49,000
- Median rent
- $518/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Tchula had 1,652 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,652 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,173 per sq mi (453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tchula at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Holmes County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,652 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.41 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1832° N, 90.2228° W |
| ZIP code | 39169 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2872440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tchula
- Cruger9.7 mi N
- Lexington11.0 mi SE
- Eden15.0 mi SW
- Belzoni15.2 mi W
- Morgan City15.3 mi NW
- Sidon15.6 mi N
- Silver City17.1 mi W
- Isola22.1 mi W
- Durant22.3 mi E
- Greenwood22.8 mi N
- Itta Bena23.0 mi N
- Goodman23.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Tchula
What county is Tchula in?
Tchula is in Holmes County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Tchula, MS?
1,652 people lived in Tchula at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tchula, MS?
The ZIP code of Tchula is 39169.
What is the elevation of Tchula?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tchula?
Cruger (9.7 mi), Lexington (11.0 mi), Eden (15.0 mi), Belzoni (15.2 mi), Morgan City (15.3 mi).
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