Tupelo, MS is a city located in the northeastern corner of Mississippi. With a population of 37,872 and a population density of 595 people per square mile, it's one of the largest cities in the state. Local businesses in Tupelo include downtown stores like Pickwick, The Loft Outlet, and Major Brands. Other local favorites include Corner Store Deli & Grill, Greek Village Restaurant, and Fairpark Grill. Year-round outdoor activities include visiting Bancorp South Arena for concerts or sporting events or checking out Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo for family fun. Organizations like the Rotary Club of Tupelo and the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo offer volunteer opportunities while locals can take part in exciting sports like football at Tupelo High School or soccer at Ballard Park.
The population in Tupelo is 37,872. There are 588 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tupelo is 37.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tupelo is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tupelo
- 49.6% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 27.7% have children, but are single
Race in Tupelo
- 57.5% are White
- 37.1% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander