North Tunica, Mississippi facts for kids
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North Tunica, Mississippi
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![]() Location of North Tunica, Mississippi
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Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Tunica |
Area | |
• Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
• Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 760 |
• Density | 1,340.39/sq mi (517.68/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
38676
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Area code(s) | 662 |
FIPS code | 28-52680 |
GNIS feature ID | 1867331 |
North Tunica is a small community located in Tunica County, Mississippi. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics. In 2020, about 760 people lived in North Tunica.
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Where is North Tunica Located?
North Tunica is found in the state of Mississippi. Its exact location is 34°42′6″N 90°22′42″W / 34.70167°N 90.37833°W.
The community covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in North Tunica?
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 760 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
Population Details from 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States Census counted 760 people living in North Tunica. There were 281 households and 181 families in the community.
The census also collected information about the different groups of people living there:
Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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White | 32 | 4.21% |
Black or African American | 688 | 90.53% |
Native American | 4 | 0.53% |
Asian | 5 | 0.49% |
Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Other/Mixed | 20 | 2.63% |
Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 2.11% |
Education in North Tunica
Students in North Tunica attend schools within the Tunica County School District. The main high school for the district is Rosa Fort High School.
See also
In Spanish: North Tunica para niños