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Itawamba County

Mississippi · 23,863 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 $47,649. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,863
+5%since 2000
from 22,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,649
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,024
+74%since 2000
from $14,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(21,129)
Black6.8%(1,623)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(384)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other1.2%(294)
Diversity Score23.1%(5,518)
Segregation Score35.3%(8,426)
Diversity Score
23
+31%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Itawamba County, Mississippi?

Itawamba County, Mississippi has about 23,863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Itawamba County, Mississippi earns about $47,649 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Itawamba County, Mississippi?

About 13.9% 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 11.2% 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 3,846 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 38843ZIP 38855ZIP 38858ZIP 38847ZIP 38876ZIP 38856
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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