Tunica County, Mississippi
Tunica County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Tunica County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,778 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,392 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tunica. The county was created 190 years ago in 1835.
County Snapshot
Tunica County at a glance
Tunica County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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North TunicaPopulation 1,035
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Quick Facts about Tunica County
| Population | 9,392 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 1245 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6519,-90.3755 |
| Named for | Tunica-Biloxi |
| Altitude | 190 feet / 58 meters |
| Capital | Tunica |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:27:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Tunica County is located at 34°39'7"N 90°22'32"W (34.6519400, -90.3755100). It has 3 neighbors: Crittenden County, Coahoma County and Quitman County.
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The largest city of Tunica County is Tunica with a population of 823. . See all Tunica County cities & populated places.
Tunica County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tunica County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Tunica | 1,035 | Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi |
| Tunica | 823 | Human settlement in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to aro...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Tunica County
Official Website- Tunica
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tunica County decreased by 14.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,778 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,590 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,438 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,454 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,496 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,264 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,139 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,984 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,922 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,632 | -3.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,392 | -2.56% | estimation process |
People born in Tunica County (1)
American football player (1916-2005) Parker Hall was born in Tunica County
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| 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. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |