Tunica County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Tunica County increased by 5. In this period, the peak population was 10,763 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,229 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,371 | 142 | 1.54% |
| 2002 | 9,742 | 371 | 3.96% |
| 2003 | 10,024 | 282 | 2.89% |
| 2004 | 10,064 | 40 | 0.40% |
| 2005 | 10,228 | 164 | 1.63% |
| 2006 | 10,478 | 250 | 2.44% |
| 2007 | 10,566 | 88 | 0.84% |
| 2008 | 10,579 | 13 | 0.12% |
| 2009 | 10,492 | -87 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 10,763 | 271 | 2.58% |
| 2011 | 10,589 | -174 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 10,438 | -151 | -1.43% |
| 2013 | 10,454 | 16 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 10,496 | 42 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 10,264 | -232 | -2.21% |
| 2016 | 10,138 | -126 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 9,989 | -149 | -1.47% |
| 2018 | 9,916 | -73 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 9,602 | -314 | -3.17% |
| 2020 | 9,733 | 131 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 9,642 | -91 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 9,407 | -235 | -2.44% |
| 2023 | 9,234 | -173 | -1.84% |
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Tunica County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Tunica County's population increased by 1,534 (16.62%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Tunica County's population decreased by 1,030 (9.57%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Tunica County's population decreased by 499 (5.13%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Tunica County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,234.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Tunica County's population peaked in year 2010 at 10,763.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Tunica County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 9,229.
Tunica County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Tunica County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Tunica County had an average annual population growth rate of 0% per year. Overall the population grew 0.05% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Tunica County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Tunica County population grew the most, with an increase of 371 people (a 3.96% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Tunica County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 314 people (a 3.17% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Tunica County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Tunica County's population decreased by 408 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 235 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 173 (1.84%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Tunica County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Tunica County decreased by 1,220 (11.67%). The population was highest at 10,496 in the year 2014 and lowest at 9,234 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)