Demographics in Tupelo, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Tupelo?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

37,825

Male

17,675

46.7%

Female

20,150

53.3%

Median Age

38.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

52.7%

Black

38.4%

Hispanic

4.7%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

3.3%

Other

3.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

23.7%

High School or Higher

39.2%

Foreign Born

3.0%

Veterans

4.7%

Married

38.9%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Tupelo, MS has a population of 37,825 with a median age of 38.4. The racial makeup is 52.7% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 38.4% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.0%.