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Information Provided by the Tunica County Chamber of Commerce (662) 363-2865
Population
- 2002 Population: 9,227
- Percent increase: 13% (2000 census)
- Average Household Income: $48,269
- Median Household Income: $29,788
- Cost of Living Index: 85.23
Education
- 2000 public school student population
- 110 member faculty and administration
- Eight updated facilities
- Two community colleges located within 30 minutes
- Campus of University of Mississippi located within 30 minutes offering bachelor and graduate degrees
- Tunica Institute of Learning - non-sectarian, Christian based education
Infrastructure
- Airport upgrade underway to 5500 foot runway, completion 2003
- Runway extension to 7000 feet scheduled for completion in 2005
- County-wide water and sewer district in place
- Over $100 million in road construction in past six years
- River Front Park under construction, opening 2003
- Exposition Center & Arena opened August 2000
Quality of Life
- Museum under construction, open Spring 2002
- Recreation center opened in 1999, Health & Wellness Center opened in 2001
- Softball and Baseball Complex opened in March 2000
- Housing and elderly programs greatly expanded
- Medical care provided by Methodist Healthcare Systems - the largest provider in the Mid-South
- Aquatic Center scheduled for contraction 2002
- Public Golf Course scheduled for construction 2002
Casino Impact
- Ten Facilities: 15,000 employees*** Currently 9 Casinos
- 6,200 hotel rooms: 89% occupancy rate: 10,000 guests nightly
- 2001 revenues: $1.1 Billion
Retail and Commercial
- Enormous potential
- 400% increase in retail sales from 1993-1999
- Continuing steady increase in retail sales in 2002
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