Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Tishomingo County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Tishomingo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,593 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,275 inhabitants. Its county seat is Iuka. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Tishomingo County
| Population : | 19,275 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 1151 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.4% |
| Named for : | Chief Tishomingo |
| Altitude : | 581 feet / 177 meters |
| Capital : | Iuka |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1836 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:00:08 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tishomingo County is located at 34°44'26"N 88°14'22"W (34.7404300, -88.2393200). It has 7 neighbors: Colbert County, Franklin County, Lauderdale County, Hardin County, Alcorn County, Itawamba County and Prentiss County.
Tishomingo County map
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The largest city of Tishomingo County is Iuka with a population of 2,928. Other cities include and Golden population 189. See all Tishomingo County cities & populated places.
Tishomingo County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tishomingo County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Iuka | 2,928 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Burnsville | 924 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
| Tishomingo | 352 | Town of the United States |
| Golden | 189 | Human settlement in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Paden | 112 | Village in the United States |
Tishomingo County has 7 neighbours.
- Colbert County county in Alabama, United States
- Franklin County county in Alabama, United States
- Lauderdale County county in Alabama, United States
- Hardin County county in Tennessee, United States
- Alcorn County county in Mississippi, United States
- Itawamba County county in Mississippi, United States
- Prentiss County county in Mississippi, United States
- Iuka
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tishomingo County decreased by 1.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,593 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,635 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,618 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,504 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,427 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,481 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,442 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,518 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,383 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,383 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,275 | -0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Tishomingo County (2)
People born in Tishomingo County, including politician John Mills Allen, record producer, songwriter, music publisher and musician Rick Hall, .
List
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
