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Tchula, MS
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Population
1,802
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,280
ZIP codes
0
Tchula and its ZIP codes
Tchula at a glance
- Tchula is about 20 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,417 a year, 37% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $49,000 (71% below Mississippi) and median rent is $518 a month.
Local data for Tchula, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tchula, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,417
Poverty rate
44.6%
Median home value
$49,000
Median rent
$518/mo
Homeownership
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
39.5 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holmes County. PPP loans are for Tchula.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,669
2,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,862 per person
How people get to work
Tchula, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 39.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tchula, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tchula, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
54.1%
U.S. 33.3% +20.8 pts
Diabetes
25.1%
U.S. 12.1% +13.0 pts
Smoking
23.7%
U.S. 12.8% +10.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Tchula
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrugerTown | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| LexingtonCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| EdenVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BelzoniCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Morgan CityTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| SidonTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Silver CityTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| IsolaTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| Itta BenaCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| DurantCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| GreenwoodCity | 23 mi | 12.3 |
| GoodmanTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| InvernessTown | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| Yazoo CityCity | 24 mi | 10.1 |
| MoorheadCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tchula, MS in?
- Tchula is in Holmes County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Tchula, MS?
- About 1,802 people live in Tchula, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tchula?
- Nearby places include Cruger (9.6 mi), Lexington (11 mi), Eden (15 mi), Belzoni (15 mi), Morgan City (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023