Tippah County, MS

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2023 Population

21,621

0.68% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.7

0.253% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.9%

0.133% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$51,141

6.61% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$128,400

9.65% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

9,396

1.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Tippah County, MS had a population of 21.6k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $51,141. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Tippah County, MS declined from 21,769 to 21,621, a −0.68% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,968 to $51,141, a 6.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tippah County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.66%), Other (Hispanic) (2.74%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.2%).

None of the households in Tippah County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Tippah County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tippah County, MS are Blue Mountain Christian University (177 degrees awarded in 2023) and Fosters Cosmetology College (24 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Tippah County, MS was $128,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Tippah County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Tippah County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Tippah County, MS borders Alcorn County, MS, Benton County, MS, Prentiss County, MS, Union County, MS, and Hardeman County, TN.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Tippah County, MS is home to a population of 21.6k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.27% of Tippah County, MS residents were born outside of the country (491 people).

In 2023, there were 5.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.4k people) in Tippah County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 791 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Tippah County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Tippah County, MS was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tippah County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tippah County, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.4k ± 140
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.18k ± 230
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
791 ± 261

5.07%

Hispanic Population

1.1k people

5.07% of the people in Tippah County, MS are hispanic (1.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tippah County, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,383 ± 3,134 people
India
5,084 ± 1,749 people
Guatemala
3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

Foreign-Born Population

2.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

491 people

1.96%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

427 people

As of 2023, 2.27% of Tippah County, MS residents (491 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tippah County, MS was 1.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tippah County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
294 ± 178
Gulf War (2001-)
220 ± 136
Vietnam
169 ± 103

Tippah County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tippah County, MS employs 9.4k people. The largest industries in Tippah County, MS are Manufacturing (2,039 people), Retail Trade (1,376 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,184 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($95,402), Transportation & Warehousing ($63,333), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,438).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.4k

2023 Value

± 763

1.81%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tippah County, MS grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 9.23k employees to 9.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tippah County, MS, are Production Occupations (1,651 people), Material Moving Occupations (922 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (776 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tippah County, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.4k

2023 Value

± 763

1.81%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tippah County, MS grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 9.23k employees to 9.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tippah County, MS, are Manufacturing (2,039 people), Retail Trade (1,376 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,184 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tippah County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Tippah County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,511

Median earning men ± $5,197

$29,362

Median earning women ± $6,321

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($95,536), Wholesale Trade ($74,803), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,902).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($68,355), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,931), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,813).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

44
Other Services (except Public Administration)
35
Retail Trade
19
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$118k
Manufacturing
$25.3k
Retail Trade
$23k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tippah County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 79.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.2%), followed by Other (0.673%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (79.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.673%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tippah County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 79.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.2%), followed by Other (0.673%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tippah County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Tippah County, MS awarded 201 degrees. The student population of Tippah County, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 460 male students and 533 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tippah County, MS are White (138 and 72.6%), followed by Black or African American (47 and 24.7%), Two or More Races (3 and 1.58%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 0.526%).

The largest universities in Tippah County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Blue Mountain Christian University (177 and 88.1%) and Fosters Cosmetology College (24 and 11.9%).

The most popular majors in Tippah County, MS are General Business Administration & Management (52 and 25.9%), Elementary Education & Teaching (21 and 10.4%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (18 and 8.96%).

The median tuition cost in Tippah County, MS for private four year colleges is $19,120.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Tippah County, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 57.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 993 (46.3% men and 53.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 993 students enrolled in Tippah County, MS, 46.3% men and 53.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 660 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
19 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tippah County, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tippah County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Mountain Christian University
177 degrees awarded
Fosters Cosmetology College
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Mountain Christian University with 177 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 106 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tippah County, MS, which is 1.12 times more than the 95 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 138 degrees mean that there were 2.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 47 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tippah County, MS was $128,400 in 2023, which is 0.423 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $117,100 to $128,400, a 9.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Tippah County, MS is 76.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Tippah County, MS have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tippah County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tippah County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.31%.

Housing

Property

$128,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$13,066

$6,013

Median Property Taxes

±$633

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tippah County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tippah County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.2%

Homeownership

2023

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.2% of the housing units in Tippah County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tippah County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9503
Census Tract 9501

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tippah County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,141

Median Household Income

± $4,795

7.9k

Number of Households

± 690

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.9k households in Tippah County, MS grew to $51,141 from the previous year's value of $47,968.

The following chart displays the households in Tippah County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tippah County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (2.53%)

In 2023, 83.8% of workers in Tippah County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (2.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tippah County, MS have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Tippah County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tippah County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tippah County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tippah County, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tippah County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.31%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tippah County, MS (3.96k out of 21k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tippah County, MS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 28.1% of the children was living in poverty in Tippah County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.6% of the population of Tippah County, MS has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tippah County, MS see 7249 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.21% decrease from the previous year (7338 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 773 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

7,249 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tippah County, MS

Primary care physicians in Tippah County, MS see an average of 7,249 patients per year. This represents a 1.21% decrease from the previous year (7,338 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tippah County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

40.2%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tippah County, MS declined by 12.3% from 14.2% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tippah County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.2 in Tippah County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tippah County, MS.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.1% in Tippah County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tippah County, MS.