Tippah County, MS Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Tippah County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,456 | 2,949,037 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 46.7 | 60.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.29% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,896 | 1,131,698 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tippah County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Tippah County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,271 | $55,084 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.02% | 4.47% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Tippah County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $106,368 | $119,791 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $719 | $923 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.2% | 69.5% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Tippah County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 21.5 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 5.3% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Tippah County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Tippah County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Health
Tippah County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Tippah County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.6% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.3% | 22.1% | 19.0% |