The 2000 Census showed that Tippah County had a population of 20,826 people. This represented 0.73% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 47th most populous county (out of 82 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Tippah had a population of 21,661 people. This is an increase of 4.01% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 22,232 | +6.75% | +2.64% since 2009 |
2009 | 21,661 | +4.01% | +0.57% since 2008 |
2008 | 21,538 | +3.42% | +0.38% since 2007 |
2007 | 21,456 | +3.03% | +0.64% since 2006 |
2006 | 21,319 | +2.37% | +0.46% since 2005 |
2005 | 21,221 | +1.9% | +0.99% since 2004 |
2004 | 21,013 | +0.9% | +0.15% since 2003 |
2003 | 20,981 | +0.74% | +0.32% since 2002 |
2002 | 20,915 | +0.43% | +0.21% since 2001 |
2001 | 20,871 | +0.22% | +0.22% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 20,826 | The Last Census |
Tippah County had 8,868 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Tippah County has a total area<3> of 460 square miles [1,191 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (2.07 square miles [5.35 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Tippah County had a population density of 45.48 people per square mile [17.56 people/km²], making it the state's 42nd most densely populated county (out of 82 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Tippah County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Tippah and the state of Mississippi. Click here for the Tippah County QuickFact (QF-28139).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Tippah County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Ripley | QF-2862600 | 5,743 | 5,478 | 4.84% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Tippah County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Alcorn | QF-28003 | NE | 35,822 | 34,558 | 3.66% |
Benton | QF-28009 | W | 7,981 | 8,026 | -0.56% |
Prentiss | QF-28117 | SE | 25,709 | 25,556 | 0.6% |
Union | QF-28145 | S | 27,263 | 25,362 | 7.5% |
Hardeman (TN) | QF-47069 | N | 27,613 | 28,105 | -1.75% |
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