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North Tunica, Mississippi
Location of North Tunica, Mississippi
Location of North Tunica, Mississippi
North Tunica, Mississippi is located in the United States
North Tunica, Mississippi
North Tunica, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Tunica
Area
 • Total 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
 • Land 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
194 ft (59 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 760
 • Density 1,340.39/sq mi (517.68/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38676
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-52680
GNIS feature ID 1867331

North Tunica is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tunica County, Mississippi. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.

Geography

North Tunica is located at 34°42′6″N 90°22′42″W / 34.70167°N 90.37833°W / 34.70167; -90.37833 (34.701643, -90.378253).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 760
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

North Tunica Racial Composition
Race Num. Perc.
White 32 4.21%
Black or African American 688 90.53%
Native American 4 0.53%
Asian 5 0.49%
Pacific Islander 5 0.01%
Other/Mixed 20 2.63%
Hispanic or Latino 16 2.11%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 760 people, 281 households, and 181 families residing in the CDP.

Education

North Tunica is served by the Tunica County School District. Rosa Fort High School is the comprehensive high school of the district.

See also

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