Tchula

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

Aerial view of Tchula, Mississippi
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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.

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, MS population

Tchula had 1,652 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,652
Density1,173 per sq mi (453 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Tchula at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyHolmes County
TypeTown
Population1,652 (2020)
Land area1.41 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates33.1832° N, 90.2228° W
ZIP code39169
Census code (GEOID)2872440

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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