Tate County, Mississippi

Tate County: county in Mississippi, United States

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Tate County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,886 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,539 inhabitants. Its county seat is Senatobia. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.

Tate County locator map
Location of Tate County on Mississippi map.

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Tate County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Tate County

Population 28,539 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Mississippi (United States)
Area 1064 km2
Water as percent of area 1.5%
Land as percent of area 98.5%
Latitude & Longitude 34.6503,-89.9448
Altitude 302 feet / 92 meters
Capital Senatobia
Establishment January 01, 1873
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 13:56:06 (15th April 2026)
Density 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.22% (2010-2020)
Weather 86℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Tate County Courthouse image
Tate County Courthouse image

Geography

Tate County is located at 34°39'1"N 89°56'41"W (34.6503200, -89.9447800). It has 2 neighbors: DeSoto County and Panola County.

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The largest city of Tate County is Senatobia with a population of 7,614. . See all Tate County cities & populated places.

Tate County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tate County.

City Name Population Title
Senatobia 7,614 City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Weather

86°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph SSW Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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  • Senatobia

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Tate County decreased by 1.22% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 28,886 - census
2011 28,742 -0.5% estimation process
2012 28,526 -0.76% estimation process
2013 28,347 -0.63% estimation process
2014 28,248 -0.35% estimation process
2015 28,465 0.76% estimation process
2016 28,306 -0.56% estimation process
2017 28,581 0.96% estimation process
2018 28,347 -0.83% estimation process
2019 28,321 -0.09% estimation process
2020 28,539 0.76% estimation process
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People born in Tate County (2)

People born in Tate County, including actress Dorris Bowdon, athlete Charles King, .

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Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)

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De Soto County 173,323 County in Mississippi, United States
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Jackson County 143,802 County in Mississippi, United States
Madison County 106,871 County in Mississippi, United States
Lee County 85,466 County in Mississippi, United States
Forrest County 75,009 County in Mississippi, United States
Lauderdale County 73,751 County in Mississippi, United States
Gulfport 71,438 The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
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Auburn 60,258 The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
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