Tunica County

Tunica County is an administrative county in northwestern Mississippi that borders Arkansas and Tennessee. The land consists of flat terrain with scattered rivers and wetlands, along with agricultural fields and several casino resorts concentrated in the main towns.

The county was established in 1836 and takes its name from the Tunica people, a Native American group that inhabited the region centuries before. The area developed around agriculture and river trade, later transforming when gaming operations arrived in the 1990s.

The population of Tunica County shows a mix of communities, with African Americans representing 76 percent and White residents 19 percent.

The county is accessible via several highways, with Interstate 55 providing the main connection to larger cities. Visiting outside summer season offers a more relaxed experience, as the casino areas tend to be less crowded.

The area underwent a striking economic shift in the 1990s when gaming operations transformed a struggling region into a revenue hub. This unexpected change brought significant investment to what had been primarily rural farmland.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1836

Capital city: Tunica

Shares border with: Crittenden County, Coahoma County, Quitman County, DeSoto County, Tate County, Panola County, Lee County, Phillips County

Website: http://tunicacounty.com

GPS coordinates: 34.66000,-90.38000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28