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Itta Bena

Mississippi · 2,049 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 $22,002. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $55,600. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

2,049
−7%since 2000
from 2,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,452 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
31.8
+10%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Itta Bena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,002
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,968 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$11,321
+2%since 2000
from $11,132 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
47.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$55,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$560
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
31.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
47.6% rent
15.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
29.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
39.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(394)
Black80.3%(1,773)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.2%(888)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(206)
Black89.2%(1,828)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.8%(489)
24
−41%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
68.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
27.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
52.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Itta Bena, Mississippi?

Itta Bena, Mississippi has about 2,049 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Itta Bena, Mississippi earns about $22,002 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 $55,600, and the typical rent is about $560 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 47.3% 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 381 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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