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Tunica, Mississippi
Town · Population 865 · #161 in Mississippi
About Tunica
Set in the northwestern part of Mississippi, Tunica is a tiny community, home to 865 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Tunica is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.66 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,311 residents per square mile.
📰 Tunica News Today
- Charles E. Dukes Obituary | Henderson Funeral Homes | Tunica, MS Tribute Archive · Aug 18
- DeSoto County 12th grader shot, killed at MS apartments wreg.com · Aug 9
- Mexican seasonal employees at Battle Fish farm in Tunica County allege labor abuses Mississippi Today · Aug 11
- Sister of victim in Tunica double homicide asks community for answers Action News 5 · Jun 30
- High school senior shot, killed in Tunica County localmemphis.com · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tunica Unique
- The only place in America named Tunica — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tunica
- Blue & White Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Tunica
- DAVID WILLIAMS JR CAREER &TECH CNT
- ROSA FORT HIGH SCHOOL
- TCS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
- TUNICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)865
Rank in state#161 of 299
Land area0.66 sq mi
Density1,311/sq mi
Coordinates34.6881, -90.3809