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Issaquena County

Mississippi · 1,338 residents · 412.98 sq mi
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Issaquena County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 936 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,500. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,338
−41%since 2000
from 2,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+15%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7931K2K2K2K1990201020202024Issaquena County
2024928
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,936 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,785
+87%since 2000
from $10,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(822)
Black62.7%(1,426)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(1,332)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(440)
Black55.9%(748)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(128)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score70%(936)
Diversity Score
70
+19%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 21.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
35.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Issaquena County, Mississippi?

Issaquena County, Mississippi has about 1,338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Issaquena County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Issaquena County, Mississippi earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Issaquena County, Mississippi expensive?

In Issaquena County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Issaquena County, Mississippi?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Issaquena County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Issaquena County, Mississippi?

About 28.0% of people in Issaquena County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Issaquena County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Issaquena County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 571 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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