Tippah County, MS

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2020 Population
21,976
0.191% 1-year decline
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
39.2
1.03% 1-year increase
2020 Poverty Rate
21.2%
6.03% 1-year increase
2020 Median Household Income
$37,894
3.44% 1-year decline
2020 Median Property Value
$89,200
2.65% 1-year growth
2020 Employed Population
8,840
0.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Tippah County, MS had a population of 22k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $37,894. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Tippah County, MS declined from 22,018 to 21,976, a −0.191% decrease and its median household income declined from $39,246 to $37,894, a −3.44% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tippah County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.4%), Other (Hispanic) (2.94%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.31%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%).

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.

99.2% of the residents in Tippah County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tippah County, MS are Blue Mountain College (155 degrees awarded in 2020) and Fosters Cosmetology College (9 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Tippah County, MS was $89,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Tippah County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Tippah County, MS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Tippah County, MS is home to a population of 22k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.23% of Tippah County, MS residents were born outside of the country (491 people).

In 2020, there were 4.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.9k people) in Tippah County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.61k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 646 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.2%
2020 Citizenship
99.1%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.2% of Tippah County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Tippah County, MS was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tippah County, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    16.9k ± 4
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.61k ± 188
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    646 ± 346
4.77%
Hispanic Population
1.05k people

In 2020, there were 4.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.9k people) in Tippah County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.61k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 646 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.77% of the people in Tippah County, MS are hispanic (1.05k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    18,827 ± 3,358 people
  2. India
    5,246 ± 1,777 people
  3. Vietnam
    4,118 ± 1,574 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 18,827 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,246 and Vietnam with 4,118.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.23%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
491 people
2.23%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
492 people

As of 2020, 2.23% of Tippah County, MS residents (491 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tippah County, MS was 2.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    358 ± 114
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    163 ± 137
  3. Korea
    51 ± 56

Tippah County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Tippah County, MS employs 8.84k people. The largest industries in Tippah County, MS are Manufacturing (2,277 people), Retail Trade (1,488 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,294 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($75,795), Transportation & Warehousing ($46,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,643).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,621. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

8.84k
2020 Value
± 769
−0.83%
1 Year decline
± 12.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tippah County, MS declined at a rate of −0.83%, from 8.91k employees to 8.84k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tippah County, MS, are Production Occupations (1,883 people), Sales & Related Occupations (833 people), and Material Moving Occupations (787 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tippah County, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

8.84k
2020 Value
± 769
−0.83%
1 Year decline
± 12.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tippah County, MS declined at a rate of −0.83%, from 8.91k employees to 8.84k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tippah County, MS, are Manufacturing (2,277 people), Retail Trade (1,488 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,294 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$33,058
Median earning men ± $2,642
$21,845
Median earning women ± $1,639

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($80,417), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,826), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($59,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($75,341), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,841), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,679).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 140
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 117
    Manufacturing
  3. 99
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $224k
    Manufacturing
  2. $27.6k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $22.4k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $30.5B
  2. $25.1B
  3. $12.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($25.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B
2020 Value in Mississippi
$374B
Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi
105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $21.9B
  2. $11.4B
  3. $10.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $21.9B, followed by Louisiana with $11.4B and Tennessee and $10.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

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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.

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker
Senator from Mississippi1
Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator from Mississippi2
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.

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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.

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learningEducation

In 2020, universities in Tippah County, MS awarded 164 degrees. The student population of Tippah County, MS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 437 male students and 549 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tippah County, MS are White (131 and 83.4%), followed by Black or African American (19 and 12.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 2.55%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 1.27%).

The largest universities in Tippah County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Blue Mountain College (155 and 94.5%) and Fosters Cosmetology College (9 and 5.49%).

The most popular majors in Tippah County, MS are General Business Administration & Management (31 and 18.9%), Elementary Education & Teaching (24 and 14.6%), and General Psychology (21 and 12.8%).

The median tuition cost in Tippah County, MS for private four year colleges is $15,800.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2020 in Tippah County, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 49.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 986 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 986 students enrolled in Tippah County, MS, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 719 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 31 degree-majors awarded
  2. 22 degree-majors awarded
  3. 21 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tippah County, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 31 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 155 degrees awarded
  2. 9 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Mountain College with 155 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 80 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tippah County, MS, which is 0.952 times less than the 84 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 131 degrees mean that there were 6.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 0.876% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.697% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (691k), Some college (559k), and Secondary Education (417k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Tippah County, MS was $89,200 in 2020, which is 0.388 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $86,900 to $89,200, a 2.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Tippah County, MS is 69.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Tippah County, MS have an average commute time of 24 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 2021, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tippah County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.956%.

Property

$89,200
Median Property Value 2020
±$11,480
$5,433
Median Property Taxes
±$582

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.

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Rent vs Own

69.3%
Homeownership
2020
68.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 69.3% of the housing units in Tippah County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9503
  2. Census Tract 9501

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

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Household Income

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$37,894
Median Household Income
± $3,658
7.84k
Number of Households
± 683

In 2020, the median household income of the 7.84k households in Tippah County, MS declined from $37,894 from the previous year's value of $39,246.

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 $15k - $20k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tippah County, MS is from Mississippi.
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi
0.445
2019 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2020, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% growth from 2019 to 2020, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (85%)
  2. Carpooled (9.37%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.36%)

In 2020, 85% of workers in Tippah County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.37%) and those who worked at home (4.36%).

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.

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Commute Time

24 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tippah County, MS have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in Tippah County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tippah County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.956%.

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Poverty & Diversity

21.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tippah County, MS (4.58k out of 21.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2021, 22% of the children was living in poverty in Tippah County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.8%.

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88.1% of the population of Tippah County, MS has health coverage, with 38.9% on employee plans, 22.2% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Tippah County, MS see 7332 patients per year on average, which represents a 33.5% increase from the previous year (5492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4403 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 881 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Mississippi, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

7,332 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tippah County, MS

Primary care physicians in Tippah County, MS see an average of 7,332 patients per year. This represents a 33.5% increase from the previous year (5,492 patients).

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Mississippi across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.9%
Uninsured
38.9%
Employer Coverage
22.2%
Medicaid
13.7%
Medicare
11.7%
Non-Group
1.65%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tippah County, MS declined by 3.56% from 12.3% to 11.9%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 97.5 in Tippah County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 41.1% in Tippah County, MS.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 16.4% in Tippah County, MS.

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