Tunica, Mississippi
Tunica: Human settlement in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Tunica is a city located in the county of Tunica in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,030 and a population density of 599 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 823 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tunica
| Population : | 823 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Tunica County |
| Postal code : | 38676 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 1.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Capital city : | Tunica is capital of Tunica County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:22:23 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 479 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -25.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tunica is located at 34°41'4"N 90°22'58"W (34.6845500, -90.3828800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Tunica
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tunica decreased by 25.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,030 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,011 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 992 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 993 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 993 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 966 | -2.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 950 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 929 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 915 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 864 | -5.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 823 | -4.98% | estimation process |
Schools in Tunica
College & universities near Tunica, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107619 | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena (AR) | 72342-0785 |
| 176178 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia (MS) | 38668-1714 |
| 447023 | Delta Technical College | Horn Lake (MS) | 38637 |
| 487588 | Concorde Career College-Southaven | Southaven (MS) | 38671 |
| 175519 | Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale (MS) | 38614 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tunica, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
Other cities in Tunica County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tunica County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Tunica | 1,035 | Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi |
