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We wanted to share some facts on Tunica and the surrounding area. The county of Tunica has undergone such a tremendous change in the last few years. We thought they may be of interest. 2002
For 2006 updated Facts on Tunica Resorts, MS click here Tunica is the Third Largest Destination in the United States based on gaming revenue. County population: 8,164 Tunica City Population: 1,175 More than 50,000 people a day visit the casinos in Tunica County. 10 million visitors annually Presently in Tunica county - 9 Casinos Hotel rooms: 6,000 Dining establishments - 40+ Casinos employ : about 15,000 Annual stats - $1.2 Billion in Tunica County Tunica county receives 4% of the gross gaming revenue. Of this 12% goes to schools, 2% to the Levee Board, 4% to the town of Tunica, the balance goes in to a General fund. Since first started in Tunica county in 1992, over $3 billion have been invested in the County. In 1999 the Tunica county casinos paid over $100 million in state and local taxes. The total assistance to needy families has been reduced 90% since 1992. A collection increase in child support of 2,700%. Plus a 70% reduction in Food stamp distribution. Since the casinos opened the average salary has increased 25%+. To say the least, these figures show how much the impact of the gaming industry has changed Tunica county from one of the poorest counties in the USA to one of prosperity and success. Climate: January average temperature - 47 degrees July average temperature - 81 degrees Average annual rainfall - 49.2 inches Growing season - 200-260 days Cost of living index: 85.23* An index of less than 100.00 indicates a cost of living lower than the national average. Agriculture: #1 Industry in Mississippi, with 20 billion annual impact Tunica County is ranked in the state: 5th in rice production 6th in Soybean production 8th in wheat, grain and sorghum production 10th in cotton acreage Catfish production has a $6.75 million impact Farm production contributes about $70 million per year to the local economy. Did you know? Mississippi means Father of the Waters. 65% of all catfish in the USA comes from Mississippi's 95,000 acres of catfish farms. PTA (Parent Teacher Association) was founded in Mississippi in 1909. America's first Memorial day was in Columbus, Ms April 26, 1866 Downtown Tunica Events: Tunica Chili Contest and Octoberfest held during October Shoppers of Old Town Tunica Christmas Open House - November 19 Season of Lights, Tree light, Chamber open house Dec 1 Rivergate Barbecue Festival - April The Maker's Market - March Expo Center For more information on Tunica www.tunicachamber.com Robinsonville and Casino Area Events: Fourth of July Fireworks Festival |
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