Tupelo, MS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    132,254
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.8
    0.526% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.1%
    14.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,170
    0.0285% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $170,600
    7.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    59,613
    0.993% 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.

    98.8% of the residents in Tupelo, MS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Tupelo, MS are Itawamba Community College (1,449 degrees awarded in 2024), Northeast Mississippi Community College (762 degrees), and C N K Barber College (2 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Tupelo, MS was $170,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

    Most people in Tupelo, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Tupelo, MS was 2 cars per household.

    Tupelo, MS borders Oxford, MS.

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    Population & Diversity

    Tupelo, MS is home to a population of 132k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.79% of Tupelo, MS residents were born outside of the country (2.37k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.1k people) in Tupelo, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.57k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% 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 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tupelo, MS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      93.1k ± 403
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      29.3k ± 703
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.57k ± 570
    2.84%
    Hispanic Population
    3.76k people

    In 2024, there were 3.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.1k people) in Tupelo, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.57k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.84% of the people in Tupelo, MS are hispanic (3.76k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      15,967 ± 3,094 people
    2. Honduras
      6,221 ± 1,934 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.79%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.37k people
    2.02%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.66k people

    As of 2024, 1.79% of Tupelo, MS residents (2.37k 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 2.02%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,675 ± 290
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,439 ± 335
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      888 ± 233

    Tupelo, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    90% of the population of Tupelo, MS has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.16% 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, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,875 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,875 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.95%
    Uninsured
    46.9%
    Employer Coverage
    17.5%
    Medicaid
    12.2%
    Medicare
    12.3%
    Non-Group
    1.16%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tupelo, MS declined by 3.6% from 10.3% to 9.95%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Tupelo, MS employs 59.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tupelo, MS were Manufacturing (13,312 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,540 people), and Retail Trade (7,113 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($79,183), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($70,714), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($54,659).

    Employment

    Occupations

    59.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,064
    −0.993%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.89%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tupelo, MS declined at a rate of −0.993%, from 60.2k employees to 59.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tupelo, MS, are Production Occupations (7,333 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,693 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,107 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tupelo, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    59.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,064
    −0.993%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.89%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tupelo, MS declined at a rate of −0.993%, from 60.2k employees to 59.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tupelo, MS, are Manufacturing (13,312 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,540 people), and Retail Trade (7,113 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,455
    Median earning men ± $1,991
    $36,098
    Median earning women ± $1,256

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,968), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,269), and Information ($65,326).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,513), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,939), and Construction ($42,619).

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 317
      Retail Trade
    2. 200
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 180
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $693k
      Manufacturing
    2. $599k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $258k
      Retail Trade

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Tupelo, MS awarded 2,213 degrees. The student population of Tupelo, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,145 male students and 5,467 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Tupelo, MS are White (1,594 and 72%), Black or African American (482 and 21.8%), Hispanic or Latino (70 and 3.16%), and Two or More Races (49 and 2.21%).

    The largest universities in Tupelo, MS by number of degrees awarded are Itawamba Community College (1,449 and 65.5%), Northeast Mississippi Community College (762 and 34.4%), and C N K Barber College (2 and 0.0904%).

    The most popular majors in Tupelo, MS are General Studies (608 and 27.5%), Registered Nursing (167 and 7.55%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (141 and 6.37%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 8,612 students enrolled in Tupelo, MS, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,729 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      608 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      167 degrees awarded
    3. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      141 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tupelo, MS was General Studies with 608 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Itawamba Community College
      1,449 degrees awarded
    2. Northeast Mississippi Community College
      762 degrees awarded
    3. C N K Barber College
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Itawamba Community College with 1,449 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 892 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tupelo, MS, which is 0.675 times less than the 1,321 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 1,594 degrees mean that there were 3.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 482 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($3,375) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($920) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Tupelo, MS was $170,600 in 2024, which is 0.513 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $158,400 to $170,600, a 7.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Tupelo, MS is 73.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Tupelo, MS have an average commute time of 22.4 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

    $170,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,544
    $38,099
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,453

    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 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    73.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.5% of the housing units in Tupelo, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $63,170
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,476
    51.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,851

    In 2024, the median household income of the 51.8k households in Tupelo, MS declined from $63,170 from the previous year's value of $63,188.

    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 $75k - $100k range.

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    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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (86%)
    2. Carpooled (7.58%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.99%)

    In 2024, 86% of workers in Tupelo, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.58%) and those who worked at home (4.99%).

    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

    22.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Tupelo, MS have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Tupelo, 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 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.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tupelo, MS (19.5k out of 128k 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 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tupelo, 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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