Tunica, MS Economy


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Tunica has an unemployment rate of 9.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Tunica has seen the job market increase by 1.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Tunica
- The Sales Tax Rate for Tunica is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Tunica is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Tunica
- The average income of a Tunica resident is $22,643 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Tunica resident is $44,000 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyTunica, MississippiUnited States
  9.76
  -3.7%-6.2%
  29.8%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $27,487$37,638
  $44,000$69,021
  $75,694$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  10.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.3%6.8%
  9.1%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  12.2%11.0%
  12.4%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  2.7%1.9%
  4.9%4.7%
  2.2%1.9%
  2.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.6%4.2%
  8.0%9.3%
  7.7%14.0%
  7.3%2.1%
  4.9%7.0%
  6.0%4.8%
  4.9%4.7%
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Over 16 years ago

Be prepared to drive your self. In Tunica county there's no form of public transportation. The nearest Walmart is 27 miles away. At lease 30 miles to the nearest  More

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