Tishomingo County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tishomingo County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 18,738. It is the 47th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tishomingo County is 43.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tishomingo County is $46,257. This is 16% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $132,500. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Tishomingo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tishomingo County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.0% vs 55.4%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) 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 83.3%.