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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Itawamba County

Mississippi · 20,017 residents · 532.795 sq mi
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Itawamba County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,770. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,017
−12%vs 2000
vs 22,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,770
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,156 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,476
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,956 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$249
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $384 in 2000
US average: $450
85.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
14.7% rent
1.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(20,942)
Black6.4%(1,449)
Hispanic / Latino1%(226)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(4,029)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(18,604)
Black6.8%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(59)
Asian0.1%(26)
Other0.2%(34)
Diversity Score17.1%(3,421)
17
−3%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.0%
−16.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Itawamba County, Mississippi?

Itawamba County, Mississippi has about 20,017 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Itawamba County, Mississippi earns about $20,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Itawamba County, Mississippi expensive?

In Itawamba County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $35,400, and the typical rent is about $249 a month.

How educated are people in Itawamba County, Mississippi?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Itawamba County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Itawamba County, Mississippi?

About 15.6% of people in Itawamba County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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