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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Itta Bena

Mississippi · 2,208 residents · 1.411 sq mi
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Itta Bena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,968. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $48,400. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,208
−9%since 1990
from 2,430 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,565 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,722 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.0
+12%since 1990
from 25.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Itta Bena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,968
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,636 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,132
+75%since 1990
from $6,370 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.5%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
42.1% rent
2.3
−22%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(628)
Black73.8%(1,793)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,181)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(394)
Black80.3%(1,773)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score40.2%(888)
40
−17%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.6%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Itta Bena, Mississippi?

Itta Bena, Mississippi has about 2,208 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Itta Bena, Mississippi?

The typical household in Itta Bena, Mississippi earns about $20,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Itta Bena, Mississippi expensive?

In Itta Bena, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Itta Bena, Mississippi?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Itta Bena, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Itta Bena, Mississippi?

About 34.5% of people in Itta Bena, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Itta Bena, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Itta Bena, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 222 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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