Tunica
6.3
High score (8-10)
Tunica County had one of the most dramatic economic swings in Mississippi history — going from one of the poorest counties in America to hosting a dozen casinos in the 1990s, then contracting as the market saturated. The casino strip (Horseshoe, Gold Strike, Hollywood) is still there and still employs a large workforce of people who aren't from Tunica. That service economy means more social transience than rural neighbors but the casino environment is a specific social world — dealers and cocktail waitresses, not a broader community. The county itself outside the casino corridor remains extremely poor and the social reality outside the casino floor is difficult.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Tunica County had one of the most dramatic economic swings in Mississippi history — going from one of the poorest counties in America to hosting a dozen casinos in the 1990s, then contracting as the market saturated. The casino strip (Horseshoe, Gold Strike, Hollywood) is still there and still employs a large workforce of people who aren't from Tunica. That service economy means more social transience than rural neighbors but the casino environment is a specific social world — dealers and cocktail waitresses, not a broader community. The county itself outside the casino corridor remains extremely poor and the social reality outside the casino floor is difficult.
Lower score (below 6)
Tunica County had one of the most dramatic economic swings in Mississippi history — going from one of the poorest counties in America to hosting a dozen casinos in the 1990s, then contracting as the market saturated. The casino strip (Horseshoe, Gold Strike, Hollywood) is still there and still employs a large workforce of people who aren't from Tunica. That service economy means more social transience than rural neighbors but the casino environment is a specific social world — dealers and cocktail waitresses, not a broader community. The county itself outside the casino corridor remains extremely poor and the social reality outside the casino floor is difficult.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Tunica, Mississippi?
$84k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Tunica, Mississippi?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Tunica, Mississippi?
36% men have degree
What's the average male height in Tunica, Mississippi?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Tunica, Mississippi?
Local women avg 29.8