Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo: City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States
About
Tupelo is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 34,546. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,303 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1870.
Tupelo, Mississippi is the birthplace of Elvis Presley, who is commemorated with numerous statues. His childhood home displays 1930s furniture. Nearby, the Elvis Presley Museum traces his early life and music. Buffalo Park and Zoo is home to bison, zebras and giraffes. Tupelo National Battlefield was the site of a Civil War battle.
Tupelo is known as “The Dogwood City” thanks to its abundance of dogwoods that bloom in April and May. The city has a population of 38,251 (2020), making it Mississippi's fourth-largest city after Jackson (43681), Gulfport (37394) and Hattiesburg (35325). Tupelo has an area of 167.5 km², which makes it slightly smaller than New York City’s Central Park!
Buffalo Park and Zoo is home to bison, zebras and giraffes. Tupelo National Battlefield was the site of a Civil War battle.
The mayor is Todd Jordan.
Quick Facts about Tupelo
| Population : | 38,303 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Lee County |
| Postal code : | 38802, 38803, 38801, 38804 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Official name : | Tupelo |
| Named for : | Nyssa sylvatica |
| Altitude : | 279 feet / 85 meters |
| Capital city : | Tupelo is capital of Lee County |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1870 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:26:59 (17th December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 9.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tupelo is located at 34°15'29"N 88°42'17"W (34.2580700, -88.7046400).
Tupelo map
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- Official Website
Official website of Tupelo
Demographics
The population of Tupelo increased by 9.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1980 | 23,905 | - | census |
| 1990 | 30,685 | 22.1% | census |
| 2000 | 33,988 | 9.72% | census |
| 2010 | 34,546 | 1.62% | census |
| 2011 | 38,159 | 9.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,461 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,583 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,417 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,316 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,262 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 38,192 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,252 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,312 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,303 | -0.02% | estimation process |
People born in Tupelo (65)
People born in Tupelo, including basketball player Tamika Whitmore, basketball player Tan White, actress Allie Grant, .
List
- Diplo (American DJ, music producer, and songwriter) he was born in 10/11/1978
- William L. Clayton (American businessperson (1880-1966)) he was born in 07/02/1880
- Jimmy Wages (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Sam Gilliam (African American artist) he was born in 01/01/1933
- Gil Stovall (American swimmer, Olympic athlete) he was born in 03/06/1986
- Alex Carrington (American football player) he was born in 19/06/1987
- Dave Clark (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 03/09/1962
- Dusty Hughes (American baseball player) he was born in 29/06/1982
- Joe Horn (American football player) he was born in 16/01/1972
- Etta Zuber Falconer (American mathematician & academic) she was born in 21/11/1933
- Amy Wesson (American fashion model) she was born in 16/09/1977
- Andy Reese (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 07/02/1904
- Barry Wesson (American baseball player) he was born in 06/04/1977
- Bob Marlin (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 05/03/1959
- Chris Stratton (baseball player) he was born in 22/08/1990
- Claude Feemster Clayton (United States federal judge) he was born in 04/08/1909
- Daniel Boman (American politician) he was born in 07/12/1974
- Deandre' Eiland (American football player) he was born in 04/06/1982
Schools in Tupelo
College & universities near Tupelo, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175829 | Itawamba Community College | Fulton (MS) | 38843-1099 |
Post offices near Tupelo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Tupel Post Office | Tupelo (MS) | 38804 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Tupelo , Oklahoma human settlement in Coal County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 308 people.
- Tupelo , Arkansas human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America with a population of 168 people.
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Saltillo | 5,071 | Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Baldwyn | 3,249 | City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Verona | 3,209 | City in Lee County, Mississippi |
| Guntown | 2,797 | Town in Lee County, Mississippi, United States |
| Nettleton | 1,896 | Town of the United States |
| Shannon | 1,765 | Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA |
| Plantersville | 1,125 | City in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Tupelo distances to largest Mississippi cities
