Tupelo, MS

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2024 Population

37,791

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.3

0.26% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

15.1%

9.33% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$66,257

0.086% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$212,800

5.71% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

17,517

1.5% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Tupelo, 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.

97.3% of the residents in Tupelo, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tupelo, MS are C N K Barber College (2 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Tupelo, MS was $212,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Tupelo, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Tupelo, MS was 2 cars per household.

United States Mississippi Lee County, MS Tupelo, MS Three Rivers Region--Lee, Pontotoc, Union Counties & Tupelo City PUMA, MS

Population & Diversity

Tupelo, MS is home to a population of 37.8k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.5% of Tupelo, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.32k people).

In 2024, there were 1.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Tupelo, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 901 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2024 Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.3% of Tupelo, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tupelo, MS was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tupelo, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.6k ± 988
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.3k ± 1.03k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
901 ± 362

4.69%

Hispanic Population

1.77k people

4.69% of the people in Tupelo, MS are hispanic (1.77k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tupelo, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,967 ± 3,094 people
Honduras
6,221 ± 1,934 people
Guatemala
4,623 ± 1,668 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

Foreign-Born Population

3.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.32k people

2.98%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.13k people

As of 2024, 3.5% of Tupelo, MS residents (1.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tupelo, MS was 2.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
488 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
445 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
172 ± 102

Tupelo, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Tupelo, MS.

Health

89% of the population of Tupelo, MS has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 0.82% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

0.82%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tupelo, MS grew by 9.85% from 10.1% to 11%.

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

Economy

The economy of Tupelo, MS employs 17.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tupelo, MS were Manufacturing (3,741 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,221 people), and Retail Trade (2,516 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,214), Finance & Insurance ($64,008), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,892).

Employment

Occupations

17.5k

2024 Value

± 1,166

−1.5%

1 Year decline

± 9.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tupelo, MS declined at a rate of −1.5%, from 17.8k employees to 17.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tupelo, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,310 people), Production Occupations (1,932 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,766 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tupelo, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

17.5k

2024 Value

± 1,166

−1.5%

1 Year decline

± 9.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tupelo, MS declined at a rate of −1.5%, from 17.8k employees to 17.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tupelo, MS, are Manufacturing (3,741 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,221 people), and Retail Trade (2,516 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tupelo, MS, though some of these residents may live in Tupelo, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,294

Median earning men ± $4,969

$33,885

Median earning women ± $3,165

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($119,868), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($81,231), and Public Administration ($70,817).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,500), Public Administration ($56,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,859).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

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

Voting results are not available for Tupelo, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Tupelo, MS awarded 2 degrees. The student population of Tupelo, MS in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 20 male students and 11 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tupelo, MS are White (1 and 50%) and Black or African American (1 and 50%).

The largest universities in Tupelo, MS by number of degrees awarded are C N K Barber College (2 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tupelo, MS are Barbering (2 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 31 students enrolled in Tupelo, MS, 64.5% men and 35.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 28 records, of which 35.7% were women and 64.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Barbering

Most Common

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Tupelo, MS was Barbering with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Tupelo, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

C N K Barber College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was C N K Barber College with 2 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tupelo, MS, which is InfinityM times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1 degrees mean that there were 1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tupelo, MS was $212,800 in 2024, which is 0.64 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $201,300 to $212,800, a 5.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Tupelo, MS is 63.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Tupelo, MS have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tupelo, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$212,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,700

$9,865

Median Property Taxes

±$774

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 Tupelo, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.4%

Homeownership

2024

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 63.4% of the housing units in Tupelo, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$66,257

Median Household Income

± $3,698

15.6k

Number of Households

± 1,084

In 2024, the median household income of the 15.6k households in Tupelo, MS declined from $66,257 from the previous year's value of $66,314.

The following chart displays the households in Tupelo, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.447

2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (85.6%)
Carpooled (6.15%)
Worked At Home (6%)

In 2024, 85.6% of workers in Tupelo, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.15%) and those who worked at home (6%).

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

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tupelo, MS have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Tupelo, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tupelo, MS (5.56k out of 36.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

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