Issaquena County Summary

Life in Issaquena County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Issaquena County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Issaquena County:

  • The population in Issaquena County is 1,206.

  • The median home value in Issaquena County is $111,562.

  • The median income in Issaquena County is $17,900.

  • The median rent in Issaquena County is $297.

  • The unemployment rate in Issaquena County is 12.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Issaquena County is 20.6%.

  • The average high in Issaquena County is 80.6° and there are 127.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Issaquena County

List Of Cities & Towns in Issaquena County

Mayersville, MS Population 242

Map Of Issaquena County

Issaquena County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Issaquena County is 80.6°.

  • There are 80.99 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 127.5 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:54 hours of sun each day in Issaquena County.

StatIssaquena County
Mean High80.6
Nice Days80.99
Rainfall127.5
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:54
80.6°
Average High
127.5
Inches of Rain

Issaquena County Demographics

Population over time in Issaquena County

The current population in Issaquena County is 1,206. The population has decreased -18.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,111 -9.2%
2021 1,223 -10.1%
2020 1,361 -

Gender in Issaquena County

  • Issaquena County is 35.9% female with 432 female residents.

  • Issaquena County is 64.1% male with 773 male residents.

Female
35.9% (432)
Male
64.1% (773)
Gender Issaquena County MS USA
Female 35.9% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 64.1% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Issaquena County

Issaquena County is:

  • 27.5% White with 332 White residents.

  • 70.4% African American with 849 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 13 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.0% Hispanic with 12 Hispanic residents.

White
27.5% (332)
African American
70.4% (849)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.1% (13)
Hispanic
1.0% (12)

Table: Issaquena County By Race

Race Issaquena County MS USA
White 27.5% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 70.4% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.0% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Issaquena County, Mississippi

  • 9.4% of households in Issaquena County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 24.2% of households in Issaquena County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 24.2% of households in Issaquena County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Issaquena County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 0.0% of households in Issaquena County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 25.3% of households in Issaquena County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Issaquena County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Issaquena County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 0.5% of households in Issaquena County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.3% of households in Issaquena County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.4% (113)
$10,000 to $14,999
24.2% (292)
$15,000 to $24,999
24.2% (292)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (86)
$35,000 to $49,999
0.0% (0)
$50,000 to $74,999
25.3% (304)
$75,000 to $99,999
2.0% (24)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.9% (83)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.5% (6)
$200,000 or more
0.3% (3)
Income Issaquena County MS USA
Less than $10,000 9.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 24.2% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 24.2% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 0.0% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 25.3% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 2.0% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.9% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.5% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.3% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Issaquena County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed < 9th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed associate's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Issaquena County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (120)
9-12th Grade
26% (313)
High School / GED
40% (482)
Some College
14% (168)
Associate's Degree
5% (60)
Bachelor's Degree
3% (36)
Master's Degree
2% (24)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Issaquena County MS USA
< 9th Grade 9% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 26% 9% 6%
High School / GED 40% 30% 26%
Some College 14% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 3% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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