Issaquena County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 928 | — | #3,190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $31,429 | -58.2% | #3,143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.8 years | +28.0% | #234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $110,800 | -60.7% | #2,837 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $339 | -70.9% | #3,214 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.2% | #2,149 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Issaquena County has a population of 928, making it the #3,190 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.8 years, which is 28.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Issaquena County is $31,429, ranking #3,143 out of 3,222 counties — 58.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Issaquena County is $110,800 (-60.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $339/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.0%.
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87.6% of residents in Issaquena County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
About Issaquena County, Mississippi
Issaquena County, Mississippi has a total population of 928, making it the 3,190th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Issaquena County is 49.8 years, which is 28.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Issaquena County is $31,429, which ranks #3,143 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 58.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Issaquena County is $110,800, 60.7% below the national median. Renters in Issaquena County pay a median gross rent of $339 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Issaquena County, 8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Issaquena County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 62.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (33.9%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Issaquena County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.