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Iuka

Mississippi · 3,059 residents · 9.694 sq mi
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Iuka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,082. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,059
−2%since 1990
from 3,122 in 1990
1990 – 2025
316 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 322 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.9
+16%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Iuka
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,082
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,693 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,261
+86%since 1990
from $9,257 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.4%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$281
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188 in 1990
US average: $602
64.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
35.2% rent
2.4
−25%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,830)
Black8.6%(267)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(18)
Diversity Score21.4%(667)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,770)
Black7.1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(37)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score19.7%(604)
20
−8%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.1%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Iuka, Mississippi?

Iuka, Mississippi has about 3,059 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Iuka, Mississippi?

The typical household in Iuka, Mississippi earns about $24,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iuka, Mississippi expensive?

In Iuka, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $57,400, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Iuka, Mississippi?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Iuka, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iuka, Mississippi?

About 20.4% of people in Iuka, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iuka, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Iuka, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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