Tate County, Mississippi
Tate County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Tate County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,886 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,539 inhabitants. Its county seat is Senatobia. The county was created 152 years ago in 1872.

Quick Facts about Tate County
Population : | 28,539 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Mississippi (United States) |
Area : | 1064 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.5% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.5% |
Altitude : | 302 feet / 92 meters |
Capital : | Senatobia |
Establishment : | January 01, 1873 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 10:56:44 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -1.22% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Tate County is located at 34°39'1"N 89°56'41"W (34.6503200, -89.9447800). It has 2 neighbors: DeSoto County and Panola County.
Tate County map
The largest city of Tate County is Senatobia with a population of 7,614. . See all Tate County cities & populated places.
Tate County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tate County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Senatobia | 7,614 | City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Tate County has 2 neighbours.
- De Soto County county in Mississippi, United States
- Panola County county in Mississippi, United States
- Senatobia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tate County decreased by 1.22% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 28,886 | - | census |
2011 | 28,742 | -0.5% | estimation process |
2012 | 28,526 | -0.76% | estimation process |
2013 | 28,347 | -0.63% | estimation process |
2014 | 28,248 | -0.35% | estimation process |
2015 | 28,465 | 0.76% | estimation process |
2016 | 28,306 | -0.56% | estimation process |
2017 | 28,581 | 0.96% | estimation process |
2018 | 28,347 | -0.83% | estimation process |
2019 | 28,321 | -0.09% | estimation process |
2020 | 28,539 | 0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Tate County (2)
People born in Tate County, including actress Dorris Bowdon, athlete Charles King, .
List
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |