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Tishomingo County, MS market data
How Tishomingo County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 18,639
- −1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 8,834
- Median household income
- $53,040
- +40.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $145,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,157
- Highest market score
- 62
- Real estate, #483 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
Tishomingo County has an estimated 18,639 people and 8,834 households. Population estimates show Tishomingo County declined 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Tishomingo County is $53,040, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 40.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Tishomingo County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Of the business types scored in Tishomingo County, real estate businesses (62), medical and dental practices (59) and insurance agencies (57) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #483 of 2,229 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (76% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Tishomingo County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Tishomingo County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 62 | #483 of 2,229 | 9 | 10.2 | Index only | 302 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 59 | #775 of 2,394 | 27 | 30.6 | $315K | 207 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #872 of 2,272 | 13 | 14.7 | $1.8M | 143 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #767 of 1,889 | 5 | 5.7 | $5.6M | 135 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #809 of 2,176 | 8 | 9.1 | Index only | 270 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 52 | #929 of 2,090 | 5 | 5.7 | $5.6M | 110 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,036 of 2,200 | 8 | 9.1 | $823K | 94 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,436 of 2,405 | 69 | 78.1 | $406K | 110 | 32 |
| Spas and skin care | 41 | #1,205 of 1,769 | 5 | 5.7 | $1.3M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,553 of 2,358 | 17 | 19.2 | $1.6M | 68 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,608 of 2,405 | 35 | 39.6 | $801K | 121 | 16 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 38 | #1,463 of 2,087 | 9 | 10.2 | $1.6M | 126 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,543 of 2,088 | 7 | 7.9 | $694K | 105 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,844 of 2,385 | 25 | 28.3 | $268K | 126 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 36 | #1,651 of 2,210 | 13 | 14.7 | $1.1M | 126 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 34 | #1,311 of 1,656 | 9 | 10.2 | $945K | 53 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 34 | #1,711 of 2,222 | 13 | 14.7 | $2.2M | 71 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,277 of 1,611 | 6 | 6.8 | $530K | 53 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 33 | #1,904 of 2,378 | 19 | 21.5 | $437K | 98 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 31 | #1,770 of 2,261 | 10 | 11.3 | $4.8M | 61 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,021 of 2,401 | 34 | 38.5 | $244K | 91 | 17 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,799 of 2,063 | 15 | 17.0 | $1.9M | 50 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,045 of 2,339 | 16 | 18.1 | $419K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,058 of 2,402 | 18 | 20.4 | $2.7M | 78 | 12 |
| Gyms | 25 | #1,590 of 1,792 | 5 | 5.7 | $971K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 24 | #1,787 of 2,070 | 6 | 6.8 | $8M | 86 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 17 | #1,407 of 1,485 | 5 | 5.7 | $1.3M | 48 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $302K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $5.4M | 222 | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $2.8M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $2.8M | 118 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $7.2M | 151 | 4 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $2.2M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $2.8M | 118 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $4.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $5.6M | Too few | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $5.6M | Too few | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $21.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $14.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Tishomingo County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.3M | $940 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $27.4M | $3,107 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $28M | $3,173 | 78 |
| Groceries | $47.8M | $5,413 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.7M | $760 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.2M | $360 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.9M | $550 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.5M | $963 | 75 |
| Pets | $6.6M | $745 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.4M | $1,628 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.3M | $2,637 | 135 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.6M | $2,445 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.2M | $1,270 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $117.9M | $13,343 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Tishomingo County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,639−1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 8,834
- Median age
- 43.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 424 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 44
- Median household income
- $53,040+40.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,540
- Median home value
- $145,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,157
- Daytime population
- 16,972Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Tishomingo County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Tishomingo County at 18,639 people in 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,834 households. Median household income rose 40.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Tishomingo County, MS spend?
Households in Tishomingo County spend about $117.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.8M on groceries and $28M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Tishomingo County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Tishomingo County, MS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Tishomingo County are for real estate businesses (62), medical and dental practices (59) and insurance agencies (57). Tishomingo County ranks #483 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
How does Tishomingo County, MS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Tishomingo County is $53,040 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $145,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Tishomingo County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (76% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Tishomingo County, each ranked against other counties.
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