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Tupelo, AR

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

86
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

33.5
years ∙ half population younger than 33.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
20.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Tupelo is a town within Jackson County, Arkansas, United States.
Location
Town in Jackson County, AR, US
Co-ordinates
DEC35.390332° N, 91.229904° W
DMS35° 23′ 25.20″ N, 91° 13′ 47.65″ W

Population Density & area

309.4/sq mi (119.6/km²)
Total Area
0.278 sq mi (0.719 km²)
Land Area
0.278 sq mi (0.719 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

55.8% male
Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%
males per 100 females
Tupelo 126.3
Jackson County 102.1
Arkansas 97.5

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Tupelo 0%
Jackson County 1.2%
Arkansas 5.4%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

33.5
years ∙ half population younger than 33.5, half older
Tupelo
33.5
Jackson County
40.2
Arkansas
38.5

Dependency ratio

Low High
53.6
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Tupelo 53.6
Jackson County 61
Arkansas 68.6

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 26.7% 20% 23.1%
Working age (18-64) 65.2% 62.1% 59.3%
Senior (65+) 8.1% 17.9% 17.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 53.6 61 68.6
Child dependency ratio 41.1 32.1 39
Old-age dependency ratio 12.5 28.9 29.6
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
88.4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
11.6%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
20.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Tupelo 20.5%
Jackson County 40.9%
Arkansas 51.2%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Tupelo population
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Hispanic or Latino 0% 3.3% 9%
Mexican 0% 2.5% 6.3%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.6% 2.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 96.7% 91%
One race 100% 91.1% 84.7%
White 88.4% 75.1% 67.4%
Black or African American 0% 15.2% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11.6% 0.5% 0.3%
Asian 0% 0.4% 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.4%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.6% 6.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

100% family
Family 100%
Non family 0%
% family households
Tupelo 100%
Jackson County 64.9%
Arkansas 64.6%

Average household size

3.19
persons per household
Tupelo
3.19
Jackson County
2.35
Arkansas
2.46

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Tupelo population
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total households 27 6,076 1,205,987
Average houshold size 3.19 2.35 2.46
Family households 27 3,942 779,074
Average family size 3.19 2.89 3.06
Married couple family 16 2,575 566,646
Other families 11 1,367 212,428
Male householder 4 405 57,955
Female householder 7 962 154,473
Non-family households 0 2,134 426,913
One-person households 0 1,910 360,000
Male householder 0 893 165,673
Senior (65+) living alone 0 266 51,376
Female householder 0 1,017 194,327
Senior (65+) living alone 0 410 99,092
Other living arrangements 0 224 66,913

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

46
housing units
Tupelo 46
Jackson County 7,095
Arkansas 1,394,673

Occupancy status

58.7% occupied
Occupied 58.7%
Vacant 41.3%
vacancy rate
Tupelo 41.3%
Jackson County 14.4%
Arkansas 13.5%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

95.7%
Single family houses
Single family houses
95.7%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
4.3%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1973
Half of houses were built before 1973, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
0%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
28.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
37%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
34.8%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.7 5.6 5.5
1–3 rooms 0% 7.4% 11.6%
4–6 rooms 86.9% 62% 58.6%
7+ rooms 13% 30.6% 29.8%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.7% 1.9%
1 bedroom 0% 6.4% 7.6%
2 bedrooms 28.3% 24.3% 24.5%
3 bedrooms 71.7% 51.5% 48.9%
4+ bedrooms 0% 16.1% 17.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1973 1975 1988
Total housing units 46 7,095 1,394,673
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

74.1% owners
Renter-occupied 25.9%
Owner-occupied 74.1%
homeownership rate
Tupelo 74.1%
Jackson County 65.5%
Arkansas 66.4%

Average household size

3.4
Owner-occupied
2.57
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Tupelo 3.4
Jackson County 2.34
Arkansas 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total occupied units 27 6,076 1,205,987
Year moved in
2020 or later 7.4% 23% 26.4%
2010 to 2019 66.7% 35.8% 39.9%
2000 to 2009 3.7% 17.9% 16%
1999 or earlier 22.2% 23.2% 17.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 92.6% 98.4% 97.3%
1.01 to 1.50 7.4% 0.2% 1.8%
1.51 or more 0% 1.4% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0% 8.8% 5.9%
1 vehicle 0% 29.8% 33.2%
2 vehicles 55.6% 38.5% 37.8%
3 or more vehicles 44.4% 22.9% 23.2%
House heating fuel used
Gas 48.1% 50.1% 42.8%
Electricity 51.9% 48.3% 53.7%
Solar 0% 0% 0.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 1.5% 2.9%
No fuel used 0% 0% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.6% 0.6%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 2.2% 1%
No telephone service available 0% 1.4% 1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$84,300
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Tupelo
$84,300
Jackson County
$98,300
Arkansas
$188,000

Housing Cost Burden

22.2%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
22.2%
Owners without a mortgage
0%
Renters
—%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Property value
Median Value $84,300 $98,300 $188,000
Under $100,000 70% 51.4% 24.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 30% 26% 28.6%
$200,000 - $300,000 0% 13.2% 21.7%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 7.1% 17.2%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 2.3% 6.7%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0% 1.4%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 45% 40.4% 52.8%
Without a mortgage 55% 59.6% 47.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,015 $1,345
Without a mortgage $438 $385 $437
Gross rent
Median rent $— $668 $947

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

0%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Tupelo 0%
Jackson County 14.7%
Arkansas 25.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

0%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Tupelo 0%
Jackson County 15.1%
Arkansas 11.3%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

34
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
67.6%
College / Undergraduate
32.4%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

—%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
* The Census Bureau did not publish college going rate for Tupelo due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Tupelo
—%
Jackson County
11.2%
Arkansas
33.4%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total enrolled (age 3+) 34 3,120 707,273
Nursery / preschool 0% 3.4% 6.1%
K–12 67.6% 83.6% 71.7%
Kindergarten 14.7% 5.7% 5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 17.6% 24.8% 21.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 14.7% 24.1% 22.3%
High School: Grades 9–12 20.6% 29% 22.4%
College or graduate school 32.4% 12.9% 22.2%
College, undergraduate 32.4% 10.3% 17.9%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.7% 4.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds —% 11.2% 33.4%
School type
Public school 67.6% 91.6% 86.4%
Private school 32.4% 8.4% 13.6%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

63
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
0%
HS graduate
81%
Some college no degree
12.7%
Associates degree
6.3%
Bachelors degree
0%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Tupelo due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
—% · —%
HS graduate
70.6% · 29.4%
Some college no degree
75% · 25%
Associates degree
0% · 100%
Bachelors degree
—% · —%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Population (25+) 63 11,899 2,059,172
Less than 9th grade 0% 4.2% 4.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 0% 10.9% 7%
High school diploma or GED 81% 42.6% 34.1%
Some college, no degree 12.7% 20.1% 20.7%
Associate's degree 6.3% 7.5% 8.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 14.7% 25.7%
Bachelor's degree 0% 9.5% 16.3%
Graduate or professional 0% 5.2% 9.5%
High School or higher 100% 84.9% 88.7%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$—
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$46,250
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

—%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty rate for Tupelo due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
—%
HS graduate
11.8%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
—%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings and poverty rates for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $— $35,186 $44,499
Less than high school graduate $— $23,652 $31,882
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $34,295 $36,880
Some college or associate's degree $46,250 $31,155 $41,256
Bachelor's degree $— $48,426 $57,697
Graduate or professional degree $— $55,795 $74,020
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate —% 25.9% 26.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 11.8% 21.5% 17.1%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 13.6% 11.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher —% 7.2% 4.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

70
residents 16 years and over
Tupelo 70
Jackson County 13,839
Arkansas 2,429,301

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
67.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Tupelo 67.1%
Jackson County 41.7%
Arkansas 55.2%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

35.5
years ∙ half are younger than 35.5, half older
Tupelo
35.5
Jackson County
39.6
Arkansas
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

75.9% male
Male 75.9%
Female 24.1%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Tupelo 24.1
Jackson County 44.5
Arkansas 47.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Tupelo
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total labor force 54 6,393 1,417,743
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 6.8% 4.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 11.1% 10.6%
25 to 29 years 25.9% 10.2% 11%
30 to 34 years 20.4% 9.5% 11.3%
35 to 44 years 24.1% 22.2% 21.7%
45 to 54 years 18.5% 16.6% 19.5%
55 to 59 years 0% 9.9% 8.7%
60 to 64 years 11.1% 6.2% 6.9%
65 to 74 years 0% 6.1% 4.9%
75 years and over 0% 1.3% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 75.9% 55.5% 52.4%
Female 24.1% 44.5% 47.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

77.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Tupelo
77.1%
Jackson County
46.2%
Arkansas
58.4%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

91.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
52%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Tupelo 52%
Jackson County 41.2%
Arkansas 54.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Tupelo
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 0% 48.3% 35.9%
20 to 24 years —% 67.8% 74.1%
25 to 29 years 100% 56.4% 80.1%
30 to 34 years 100% 50.3% 79.8%
35 to 44 years 100% 57.1% 79.3%
45 to 54 years 83.3% 54.2% 76.9%
55 to 59 years —% 61.7% 66.7%
60 to 64 years 100% 37.8% 50.4%
65 to 74 years 0% 21% 22%
75 years and over 0% 7.5% 7%
LFPR by gender
Male 91.1% 51.2% 62.6%
Female 52% 41.2% 54.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 73.3% 48.7% 57.1%
Black or African American —% 39.7% 57.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 19.3% 62.8%
Asian —% 49.2% 69.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 61.8%
Some Other Race —% 34.9% 70.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 37.4% 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino —% 43.5% 69.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

13%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Tupelo
13%
Jackson County
9.8%
Arkansas
4.9%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

17.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Tupelo 17.1%
Jackson County 11.1%
Arkansas 5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Tupelo
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 6% 15.2%
20 to 24 years —% 13.4% 8.6%
25 to 29 years 21.4% 17.8% 5.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 14.3% 5%
35 to 44 years 30.8% 12.5% 4.5%
45 to 54 years 0% 5.9% 3.2%
55 to 59 years —% 4.3% 2.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 5% 2.6%
65 to 74 years —% 3.4% 2.8%
75 years and over —% 0% 3.3%
By gender
Male 17.1% 11.1% 5%
Female 0% 8.1% 4.8%
By race, ethnicity
White 15.9% 10% 4.2%
Black or African American —% 4.6% 8.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 9.1% 5%
Asian —% 0% 3.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 8.7%
Some Other Race —% 0% 4.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 25.4% 5%
Hispanic or Latino —% 36.4% 4.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

47
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Tupelo 47
Jackson County 5,768
Arkansas 1,341,614
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

96%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Tupelo 96%
Jackson County 69%
Arkansas 75%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Tupelo, AR workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 3 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 31.9%
Transportation and warehousing 21.3%
Agriculture 14.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Health care and social assistance employs the most men — 32.4% of 34 employed male workers
Female
Manufacturing employs the most women — 53.8% of 13 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Tupelo
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total employed population 47 5,768 1,341,614
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 14.9% 8.8% 2%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Construction 0% 5.5% 7.3%
Manufacturing 14.9% 17.5% 12.7%
Wholesale trade 6.4% 2.6% 2.2%
Retail trade 0% 12.4% 13.2%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 21.3% 5.3% 5%
Utilities 0% 0.8% 1.2%
Information 0% 0.3% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 1.9% 4%
Real estate and leasing 6.4% 0.2% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 0.9% 4.7%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 0% 1.8% 3.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 7.8% 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 31.9% 13.7% 14.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.6% 1.3%
Accommodation and food services 0% 10.7% 6.5%
Other services 0% 2.1% 5%
Government 4.3% 7% 4.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

95.7% Private
Government 4.3%
Private Employment 95.7%
Self Employed 0%
Private employment (%)
Tupelo 95.7%
Jackson County 71.6%
Arkansas 74.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

0%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 0%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Tupelo
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Private wage & salary 95.7% 71.6% 74.3%
For-profit company employees 95.7% 65.3% 66.1%
Not-for-profit employees 0% 6.3% 8.2%
Self-employed 0% 11.7% 10.6%
Incorporated business 0% 4.5% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 0% 7.1% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 4.3% 16.7% 15.2%
Local government 4.3% 7.8% 6.6%
State government 0% 6.9% 6.2%
Federal government 0% 2% 2.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Tupelo 0%
Jackson County 2.5%
Arkansas 8.8%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

30.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Tupelo 30.6
Jackson County 20.2
Arkansas 22.5
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Tupelo
Employed residents 16+.
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total employed population 47 5,768 1,341,614
Worked from home 0% 2.5% 8.8%
Drove Alone 93.6% 84.4% 78.9%
Carpooled 0% 8.2% 9.4%
Public transportation 0% 0% 0.3%
Walked 0% 3.6% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 6.4% 1.3% 1.2%
Commuting population 47 5,452 1,210,077
Mean travel time (minutes) 30.6 20.2 22.5
Less than 5 minutes 14.9% 13.4% 4.8%
5 to 14 minutes 0% 35.9% 29.6%
15 to 29 minutes 31.9% 26.5% 37.4%
30 to 44 minutes 23.4% 13.8% 16.9%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 5.7% 5.8%
60 to 89 minutes 29.8% 3% 3.8%
90 minutes or more 0% 1.8% 1.8%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$58,750
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Tupelo $58,750
Jackson County $46,608
Arkansas $50,168
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

-626,396 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Tupelo -626,396¢
Jackson County 80¢
Arkansas 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Tupelo, AR workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$—
Workers in — report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry data for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top Industries Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $106,429 for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Tupelo
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Median Earnings $58,750 $46,608 $50,168
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $51,690 $42,726
Mining and logging $— $— $64,672
Construction $— $52,700 $47,647
Manufacturing $— $46,250 $49,834
Wholesale trade $— $63,000 $61,321
Retail trade $— $40,817 $44,088
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $61,875 $58,300
Utilities $— $63,214 $74,176
Information $— $— $57,563
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $82,895 $58,253
Real estate and leasing $— $25,833 $54,404
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $108,333 $69,143
Corporate management $— $— $71,654
Administrative and waste services $— $32,039 $40,847
Education and health services
Educational services $— $50,922 $52,206
Health care and social assistance $— $45,540 $49,634
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $41,625 $42,819
Accommodation and food services $— $26,650 $30,195
Other services $— $16,136 $44,121
Government $— $48,382 $52,984
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$58,750
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $58,750
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $106,429, compared to $106,429 for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Tupelo
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $58,750 $43,411 $48,606
Not-for-profit employees $— $44,688 $56,236
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $95,433 $61,680
Unincorporated business $— $59,792 $41,085
Government
Local government $— $46,250 $49,879
State government $— $51,957 $52,244
Federal government $— $98,006 $71,301
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Tupelo, AR workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Tupelo because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $106,429 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Tupelo
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Median earnings(Total) $58,750 $46,608 $50,168
Management and business
Management $— $67,125 $73,127
Business and finance $— $63,750 $71,190
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $69,167 $79,879
Architecture and engineering $— $— $82,351
Sciences $— $56,406 $69,806
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $48,355 $52,762
Legal $— $— $78,658
Education, Training and Library $— $51,344 $52,098
Arts, design and media $— $— $54,366
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $103,182 $83,102
Health technicians $— $53,311 $50,677
Healthcare support $— $34,850 $33,050
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $40,500 $45,441
Law enforcement $— $47,788 $52,632
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $24,643 $26,788
Building and grounds cleaning $— $21,050 $32,177
Personal care and service $— $15,568 $30,064
Sales and office
Sales $— $43,188 $53,151
Office and Administrative Support $— $35,801 $41,053
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $50,458 $36,025
Construction and extraction $— $71,023 $44,677
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $49,514 $52,843
Production and transportation
Production $— $42,195 $43,122
Transportation $— $53,750 $51,438
Material moving $— $47,630 $35,617
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$153,750
Median household income in Tupelo
Median household income (USD)
Tupelo
$153,750
Jackson County
$44,218
Arkansas
$60,773
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Tupelo, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$83,173
Per capita income in Tupelo
Per capita income (USD)
Tupelo
$83,173
Jackson County
$24,769
Arkansas
$34,225
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Tupelo, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$217,270
Average household income in Tupelo
Avg household income (USD)
Tupelo
$217,270
Jackson County
$64,324
Arkansas
$84,759
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Tupelo, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$217,270
Mean household income
$153,750
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Tupelo $63,520
Jackson County $20,106
Arkansas $23,986
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Tupelo
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Tupelo and peer geographies.
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total households 27 6,076 1,205,987
Median household income $153,750 $44,218 $60,773
Mean household income $217,270 $64,324 $84,759
Mean-median gap $63,520 $20,106 $23,986
Family households 27 3,942 779,074
Median family income $153,750 $56,059 $76,968
Mean family income $217,270 $76,601 $102,160
Mean-median gap $63,520 $20,542 $25,192
Non-family households 0 2,134 426,913
Median non-family income $— $25,972 $34,983
Mean non-family income $— $38,395 $49,605
Mean-median gap $— $12,423 $14,622
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $83,173 $24,769 $34,225
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

96.3%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Tupelo
96.3%
Jackson County
69.6%
Arkansas
72.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
22.2% of households (6) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $9,067
SSI (disability)
7.4% of households (2) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.4% of households (2) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Tupelo
Share of households receiving each income type
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total households 27 6,076 1,205,987
Wage-based income
With earnings 96% 70% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 22% 41% 35%
Average social security income $9,067 $21,397 $23,099
Retirement income 0% 22% 23%
Average retirement income $— $17,836 $25,775
SSI (Supplemental security) 7% 8% 6%
Average SSI income $— $8,069 $11,385
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 7% 19% 10%
Cash assistance 0% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$153,750
Family households earn $153,750, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$153,750
Family households
$153,750
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$153,214
Married-couple families earn $153,214, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$153,750
Married-couple families
$153,214
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Tupelo
Median household and family income by household size in Tupelo, compared with peer geographies.
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Total households 27 6,076 1,205,987
Household income by size
1-person $— $23,571 $31,156
2-person $250,001 $47,159 $69,618
3-person $— $63,269 $80,223
4-person $— $68,750 $94,055
5-person $— $66,537 $89,670
6-person $— $82,017 $87,640
7-person or more $— $— $85,966
Total families 27 3,942 779,074
Family income by size
2-person $250,001 $46,165 $68,821
3-person $— $61,250 $79,385
4-person $— $76,515 $94,627
5-person $— $66,351 $89,682
6-person $— $82,131 $85,821
7-person or more $— $— $82,030
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Tupelo due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Tupelo due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
11.1%
$50K - $100K
11.1%
$100K - $150K
14.8%
$150K - $200K
25.9%
Over $200K
37%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

77.7%
of all households, 21 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Tupelo 77.7%
Jackson County 16.9%
Arkansas 27.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Tupelo
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Tupelo, compared with peer geographies.
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Median household income $153,750 $44,218 $60,773
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 0% 9.2% 6.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 5.7% 4.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 13.5% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.1% 13.2% 9.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 0% 12.8% 12.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.1% 18.2% 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 0% 10.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 9.3% 15%
$150,000 to $199,999 25.9% 2.8% 6.2%
$200,000 or more 37% 4.8% 6.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 11.1% 41.6% 29%
Share below $75,000 22.2% 72.6% 59.3%
Share above $100,000 77.7% 16.9% 27.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.38
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Tupelo 0.38
Jackson County 0.5
Arkansas 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Tupelo
$—
Jackson County
$171,068
Arkansas
$217,141
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Tupelo
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $67,000 $18,713 $25,138
Lower 20% $152,786 $33,780 $47,720
Middle 20% $154,714 $56,837 $76,148
Upper 20% $250,001 $90,363 $120,698
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $188,563 $226,185
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $9,152 $13,168
Lower 20% $— $26,150 $36,169
Middle 20% $— $44,764 $61,080
Upper 20% $— $70,487 $96,240
Top 20% $— $171,068 $217,141
Top 5% $— $314,379 $393,716
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 2.85% 3.11%
Lower 20% —% 8.13% 8.53%
Middle 20% —% 13.92% 14.41%
Upper 20% —% 21.92% 22.71%
Top 20% —% 53.19% 51.24%
Top 5% —% 24.44% 23.23%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 23 White households (85.2% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Tupelo
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Jackson County and Arkansas.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Tupelo due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
All Residents $153,750 $44,218 $60,773
White $— $51,796 $65,372
Black or African American $— $32,629 $40,164
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $57,488
Asian $— $— $88,767
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $65,376
Some Other Race $— $— $61,078
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $33,864 $60,826
Hispanic or Latino $— $45,580 $59,588
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

22.1%
22.1% of residents, or 19 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Tupelo
22.1%
Jackson County
21.7%
Arkansas
16%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Tupelo
0%
Jackson County
4.9%
Arkansas
3.2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

56.5%
56.5% of children under 18, or 13 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Tupelo
56.5%
Jackson County
30.9%
Arkansas
21.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Tupelo
0%
Jackson County
10.4%
Arkansas
11.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
Overall poverty rate 22.1% 21.7% 16%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 56.5% 30.9% 21.1%
Under 5 years —% 28% 24.3%
5 to 17 years 56.5% 31.9% 20%
18 to 64 years 10.7% 21.8% 15.2%
18 to 34 years 0% 22.9% 18.4%
35 to 64 years 19.4% 21.2% 13.4%
65 years and over 0% 10.4% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 20.8% 18.5% 14.5%
Female 23.7% 24.8% 17.5%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 4.9% 3.2%
Worked part time or part year 100% 26.1% 19.3%
Did not work 55% 28.6% 24.9%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

7.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
7.4%
Family
7.4%
Nonfamily
—%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

7.4%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
7.4%
Married-couple
12.5%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Tupelo
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7.4% 18.3% 11.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 47.5% 27%
Householder 25 to 44 years 15.4% 20.8% 15.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 18.8% 8.7%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 5.1% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages —% 29.3% 24.7%
Householder under 25 years —% 47.2% 35.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 33.3% 18.9%
Householder 45 to 64 years —% 29.2% 28.7%
Householder 65 years and over —% 23.1% 22.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Tupelo due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
25% of White residents, or 19 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Tupelo
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Tupelo and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Tupelo due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Tupelo Jackson County Arkansas
All Residents 22.1% 21.7% 16%
White 25% 19.4% 13.2%
Black or African American —% 32.8% 28.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 15.9%
Asian —% 0% 10.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 30.3%
Some Other Race —% 74.5% 19.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 14.2% 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino —% 53.7% 18.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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