Tunica
Town in Tunica County, Mississippi
Tunica is a town in Tunica County, Mississippi, with 1,026 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 197 ft (60 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Tunica, 1.0 miles N.
- 1,026residents (2020 Census)
- 197 ftelevation · 60 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 1,546 / sq mipopulation density
- 38676ZIP code
About Tunica
Tunica is a town in and the county seat of Tunica County, Mississippi, United States, near the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Tunica had a population of 1,026. Until the early 1990s when casino gambling was introduced in the area, Tunica had been one of the most impoverished places in the United States. Despite this economic improvement, Tunica's population continues to decline from its peak in 1970.
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Living in Tunica
- Median household income
- $39,282
- Median home value
- $194,700
- Median rent
- $621/mo
- Median age
- 53.4
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Tunica had 1,026 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,546 per sq mi (597 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tunica at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Tunica County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,026 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.66 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6881° N, 90.3809° W |
| ZIP code | 38676 |
| Official website | tunicamiss.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2874760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tunica
- North Tunica1.0 mi N
- White Oak3.5 mi SE
- Austin5.0 mi SW
- Tunica Resorts10.0 mi N
- Dundee11.4 mi S
- Strayhorn13.9 mi E
- Arkabutla14.8 mi E
- Horseshoe Lake, AR16.1 mi N
- Eudora16.5 mi NE
- Crenshaw16.5 mi SE
- Lula17.1 mi S
- Helena-West Helena, AR17.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Tunica
What county is Tunica in?
Tunica is in Tunica County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Tunica, MS?
1,026 people lived in Tunica at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tunica, MS?
The ZIP code of Tunica is 38676.
What is the elevation of Tunica?
197 feet (60 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tunica?
North Tunica (1.0 mi), White Oak (3.5 mi), Austin (5.0 mi), Tunica Resorts (10.0 mi), Dundee (11.4 mi).
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