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
• Also visit www.tunicacounty.com