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Itta Bena

Mississippi · 1,679 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 $23,824. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 529 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,100. The poverty rate of 40.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,679
−24%since 2000
from 2,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,190 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+37%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Itta Bena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,824
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,968 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,162
+18%since 2000
from $11,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
57.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(80)
Black92.3%(1,550)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(23)
Diversity Score18%(302)
Diversity Score
18
−55%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 30.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.9%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Itta Bena, Mississippi?

Itta Bena, Mississippi has about 1,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Itta Bena, Mississippi earns about $23,824 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 $64,100, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Itta Bena, Mississippi?

About 14.2% 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 40.6% 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 751 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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