Tupelo, MS Demographics

A map of Tupelo's Population by Race

Tupelo, Mississippi had a population of 37,923 in 2020. It was 52.9% White, 37.1% Black, 1.7% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tupelo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Tupelo is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Tupelo's White Population

20,063 residents of Tupelo identify as White, or 52.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Tupelo roughly similar to the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Tupelo is ranked #221 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tupelo is more White than neighboring Verona (15.8% White), and Plantersville (39.6% White). Tupelo is less White than neighboring Saltillo (78% White), Sherman (68.2% White), and Mooreville (87.7% White).

Tupelo's Black Population

14,079 residents of Tupelo identify as Black, or 37.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tupelo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Tupelo is ranked #211 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tupelo is more Black than neighboring Saltillo (15.4% Black), Sherman (22.7% Black), and Mooreville (5.7% Black). Tupelo is less Black than neighboring Verona (79% Black), and Plantersville (54.6% Black).

Tupelo's Asian Population

663 residents of Tupelo identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tupelo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Tupelo is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tupelo is more Asian than neighboring Verona (0% Asian), Plantersville (0% Asian), Saltillo (0.9% Asian), Sherman (0.8% Asian), and Mooreville (0.3% Asian).

Tupelo's Hispanic Population

1,869 residents of Tupelo identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tupelo roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Tupelo is ranked #64 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tupelo is more Hispanic than neighboring Verona (2% Hispanic), Plantersville (2.2% Hispanic), Saltillo (2% Hispanic), Sherman (3% Hispanic), and Mooreville (4.1% Hispanic).

Tupelo's Native American/Other Population

190 residents of Tupelo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tupelo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Tupelo is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tupelo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plantersville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mooreville (0.2% Native American/Other). Tupelo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Verona (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sherman (1.3% Native American/Other).

Tupelo's Multiracial Population

1,059 residents of Tupelo identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tupelo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Tupelo is ranked #173 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tupelo is more Multiracial than neighboring Verona (2.5% Multiracial), and Mooreville (2% Multiracial). Tupelo is less Multiracial than neighboring Plantersville (3.3% Multiracial), Saltillo (3.2% Multiracial), and Sherman (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.