The Tupelo Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in northeastern Mississippi that covers three counties—Itawamba, Lee and Pontotoc. As of the 2000 census, the area had a population of 125,251. The population at the 2020 Census was 138,390.
Counties Itawamba Lee Pontotoc
Communities Cities Baldwyn (partial) Fulton Pontotoc Saltillo Tupelo (Principal City) Verona
Towns Algoma Ecru Guntown Mantachie Nettleton (partial) Plantersville Shannon Sherman (partial) Thaxton Toccopola Tremont
Unincorporated places Dorsey Eggville Fairview Mooreville Randolph Springville Troy
Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 125,251 people, 48,070 households, and 34,881 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 79.37% White, 18.98% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $39,929. Males had a median income of $29,781 versus $21,495 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $16,523.
See also List of metropolitan areas in Mississippi List of micropolitan areas in Mississippi List of cities in Mississippi List of towns and villages in Mississippi List of census-designated places in Mississippi List of United States metropolitan areas
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