Tishomingo County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Tishomingo County, Mississippi has a population of 18,738, the 47th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $46,257 and the median home value is $132,500. The poverty rate is 19.9%.
Tishomingo County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
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People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Tishomingo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iuka | 3,118 | $45,805 | 22.3% | $122,200 |
| Belmont | 2,538 | $43,152 | 22.3% | $160,900 |
| Burnsville | 807 | $41,518 | 23.3% | $70,400 |
| Tishomingo | 487 | $46,458 | 7.4% | $101,400 |
| Golden | 178 | $48,889 | 9.8% | $103,100 |
| Paden | 125 | $49,375 | 19.2% | $75,000 |
| Dennis | 90 | N/A | 14.4% | $109,900 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Tishomingo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tishomingo County, Mississippi?
Tishomingo County has a population of 18,738, making it the 47th most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Tishomingo County?
The median household income in Tishomingo County is $46,257 with a poverty rate of 19.9%.
How many cities are in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?
Tishomingo County contains 7 Census-designated places.