Itawamba County Summary

Life in Itawamba County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Itawamba 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 Itawamba County:

  • The population in Itawamba County is 23,888.

  • The median home value in Itawamba County is $144,494.

  • The median income in Itawamba County is $57,252.

  • The median rent in Itawamba County is $789.

  • The unemployment rate in Itawamba County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Itawamba County is 10.4%.

  • The average high in Itawamba County is 78.7° and there are 134.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Itawamba County

List Of Cities & Towns in Itawamba County

Fulton, MS Population 4,494

Mantachie, MS Population 1,803

Tremont, MS Population 321

Map Of Itawamba County

Itawamba County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Itawamba County is 78.7°.

  • There are 83.25 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 134.6 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:28 hours of sun each day in Itawamba County.

StatItawamba County
Mean High78.7
Nice Days83.25
Rainfall134.6
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:28
78.7°
Average High
134.6
Inches of Rain

Itawamba County Photos

Lion Service Station   Nara
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Itawamba County Demographics

Population over time in Itawamba County

The current population in Itawamba County is 23,888. The population has increased 1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 23,863 2.0%
2021 23,396 -0.3%
2020 23,462 -

Gender in Itawamba County

  • Itawamba County is 50.3% female with 12,026 female residents.

  • Itawamba County is 49.7% male with 11,861 male residents.

Female
50.3% (12,026)
Male
49.7% (11,861)
Gender Itawamba County MS USA
Female 50.3% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Itawamba County

Itawamba County is:

  • 88.8% White with 21,211 White residents.

  • 6.0% African American with 1,439 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 89 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 49 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 54 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 610 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 430 Hispanic residents.

White
88.8% (21,211)
African American
6.0% (1,439)
American Indian
0.4% (89)
Asian
0.2% (49)
Hawaiian
0.0% (6)
Other
0.2% (54)
Two Or More
2.6% (610)
Hispanic
1.8% (430)

Table: Itawamba County By Race

Race Itawamba County MS USA
White 88.8% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 6.0% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Itawamba County, Mississippi

  • 3.7% of households in Itawamba County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Itawamba County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Itawamba County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Itawamba County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Itawamba County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Itawamba County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Itawamba County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Itawamba County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Itawamba County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Itawamba County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (872)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (1,463)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (2,299)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (2,682)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.8% (3,539)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.3% (3,664)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.6% (3,957)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.6% (4,207)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.0% (710)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (489)
Income Itawamba County MS USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.6% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.0% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Itawamba County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (955)
9-12th Grade
10% (2,388)
High School / GED
35% (8,360)
Some College
25% (5,972)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,388)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,149)
Master's Degree
5% (1,194)
Professional Degree
1% (238)
Doctorate Degree
1% (238)
Education Itawamba County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 25% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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