In Tunica, Mississippi, the median home price is $163,548, compared with the Mississippi median of $192,873; median household income is $39,364; the population is 9,475; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 702.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Tunica at a glance
Population
9,475
Median Household Income
$39,364
Typical Home Value
$163,548
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
702.9
Avg Commute Time
29.4
About Tunica
Tunica has a population of 9,475. The median home value is $163,548, 15% below the Mississippi median. Median household income is $39,364 (30% below the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are District 5, District 1, and District 4.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Tunica
5 towns, by population.
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Tunica at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Tunica?
- Tunica has a population of 9,475 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Tunica?
- The median home value in Tunica is $163,548. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Tunica?
- Median household income in Tunica is $39,364 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Tunica in?
- Tunica is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Tunica?
- Tunica contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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