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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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