Itawamba County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,036 | — | #1,697 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,546 | -26.1% | #2,432 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.6 years | -0.8% | #2,460 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $142,400 | -49.5% | #2,360 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $811 | -30.3% | #2,023 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +23.1% | #2,043 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Itawamba County has a population of 24,036, making it the #1,697 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Itawamba County is $55,546, ranking #2,432 out of 3,222 counties — 26.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Itawamba County is $142,400 (-49.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $811/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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91.0% of residents in Itawamba County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Itawamba County, Mississippi
Itawamba County, Mississippi has a total population of 24,036, making it the 1,697th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Itawamba County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Itawamba County is $55,546, which ranks #2,432 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Itawamba County is $142,400, 49.5% below the national median. Renters in Itawamba County pay a median gross rent of $811 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Itawamba County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Itawamba County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.2%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Itawamba 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.