Tippah County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tippah County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 21,621. It is the 41st most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tippah County is 39.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tippah County is $51,141. This is 7% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $128,400. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Tippah County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tippah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.7%. The Black or African American population (14.7%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.