Tutwiler, MS is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state with a population of 5,156. The population density of 48 people per square mile is significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses include Tutwiler Pharmacy, Tutwiler Supermarket, and Tutwiler Hardware. Year-round outdoor activities in Tutwiler include hiking at Byhalia Creek Nature Park, boating at Lake Chotard and Chickasaw State Parks, and fishing at Grenada Lake. Other organizations in Tutwiler include the Jitney Social and Civic Club which provides community service opportunities for residents to give back to their community. Local sporting events are held annually at the neighboring city of Clarksdale where students from around the area participate in tournaments ranging from basketball to baseball.
The population in Tutwiler (zip 38963) is 5,156. There are 49 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tutwiler (zip 38963) is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tutwiler (zip 38963) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tutwiler (zip 38963)
- 35.7% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 35.2% are married with children
- 25.7% have children, but are single
Race in Tutwiler (zip 38963)
- 14.5% are White
- 38.0% are Black
- 3.7% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 41.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander