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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Itawamba County

Mississippi · 22,770 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 $31,156. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $55,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,770
+14%since 1990
from 20,017 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.2
+3%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.1%(1,395)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(1,644)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.9%(1,570)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198%(1,826)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.5%(1,485)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(3,066)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.3%(3,262)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.7%(2,888)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.6%(2,403)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.6%(1,730)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.9%(1,109)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(392)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,156
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,770 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,956
+58%since 1990
from $9,476 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
17.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(18,604)
Black6.8%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(59)
Asian0.1%(26)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(20,942)
Black6.4%(1,449)
Hispanic / Latino1%(226)
Asian0.2%(41)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(430)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(111)
Ancestry
American15.2%(3,652)
English12.1%(2,914)
Irish9.9%(2,372)
German5.5%(1,315)
Scottish1.9%(445)
Polish0.9%(223)
Italian0.8%(204)
French0.7%(169)
Welsh0.4%(104)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(93)
Norwegian0.3%(82)
Swiss0.2%(59)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.2%(58)
Greek0.2%(42)
Swedish0.1%(27)
British0.1%(18)
Czech0.1%(15)
Danish0%(6)
Arab0%(5)
Finnish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+16.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.8%(1,821)
Married67.3%(5,887)
Widowed2.6%(224)
Divorced9.3%(813)
Women 15+
Never married15.3%(1,442)
Married62.3%(5,863)
Widowed12.1%(1,141)
Divorced10.2%(959)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Itawamba County, Mississippi?

Itawamba County, Mississippi has about 22,770 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Itawamba County, Mississippi earns about $31,156 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Itawamba County, Mississippi?

About 8.8% 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 14.0% of people in Itawamba County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Itawamba County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Itawamba County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,753 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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