North Tunica, Mississippi
CDP
Location of North Tunica, Mississippi
Location of North Tunica, Mississippi
North Tunica, Mississippi is located in the United States
North Tunica, Mississippi
North Tunica, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°42′6″N 90°22′42″W / 34.70167°N 90.37833°W / 34.70167; -90.37833
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyTunica
Area
[1]
 • Total0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
 • Land0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
194 ft (59 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total760
 • Density1,340.39/sq mi (517.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38676
Area code662
FIPS code28-52680
GNIS feature ID1867331

North Tunica is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tunica County, Mississippi. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.

Geography

North Tunica is located at 34°42′6″N 90°22′42″W / 34.70167°N 90.37833°W / 34.70167; -90.37833 (34.701643, -90.378253).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020760—
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

2020 census

North Tunica Racial Composition[4]
Race Num. Perc.
White 32 4.21%
Black or African American 688 90.53%
Native American 4 0.53%
Asian 5 0.49%
Pacific Islander 5 0.01%
Other/Mixed 20 2.63%
Hispanic or Latino 16 2.11%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 760 people, 281 households, and 181 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,450 people, 425 households, and 333 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,014.7 inhabitants per square mile (777.9/km2). There were 449 housing units at an average density of 623.9 per square mile (240.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.69% White, 94.90% African American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 425 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.4% were married couples living together, 46.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.76.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 36.4% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $14,891, and the median income for a family was $16,466. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $16,985 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,972. About 45.5% of families and 50.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 60.1% of those under age 18 and 31.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

North Tunica is served by the Tunica County School District.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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