Tupelo micropolitan area
The Tupelo Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in northeastern Mississippi that covers three counties—Itawamba, Lee and Pontotoc. As of the 2000 census, the area had a population of 163,398.
Tupelo USA | |
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| Tupelo micropolitan statistical area | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,494 sq mi (3,870 km2) |
| • Land | 1,479 sq mi (3,830 km2) |
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 662 |
Communities
Towns
Unincorporated places
- Dorsey
- Eggville
- Fairview
- Mooreville
- Randolph
- Springville
- Troy
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 125,251 people, 48,070 households, and 34,881 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 79.37% White, 18.98% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $39,929. Males had a median income of $29,781 versus $21,495 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $16,523.
See also
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
