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Tate County, MS
5 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Tate County, Mississippi.
Population
28,321
Land area
405sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Tate County
Tate County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $69,704 a year, 23% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,000 (23% above Mississippi) and median rent is $963 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Senatobia (8,380), Coldwater (1,156) and Arkabutla (202).
Local data for Tate County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks10
- Post Offices4
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants59
- Affordable Housing1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Tate County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,704
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$209,000
Prices +4.6% in a year
Median rent
$963/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,814), Irish Americans (1,729), Mexican Americans (810).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,136
6,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,356 per person
PPP loans
$36.7M
1,358 loans, 4,432 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Tate County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tate County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
387
Most often heat
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tate County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Tate County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Tate County, MS?
- Senatobia is the largest city or town in Tate County, with about 8,380 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Tate County?
- Tate County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38618, 38665, 38668.
- What is the population of Tate County, MS?
- About 28,321 people live in Tate County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Tate County?
- Tate County borders DeSoto County, Lafayette County, Marshall County, Panola County, Tunica County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023