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North Tunica, Mississippi
Location of North Tunica, Mississippi
Location of North Tunica, Mississippi
North Tunica, Mississippi is located in the United States
North Tunica, Mississippi
North Tunica, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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)
 • 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
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.

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 / 34.70167; -90.37833.

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?

Historical population
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:

North Tunica Racial Composition
Race Number of People Percentage
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.

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