Issaquena County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Issaquena County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 1,095. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Issaquena County is 49.5 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. Only 6.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Issaquena County is $29,271. This is 47% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 63% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $90,700. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Issaquena County is Black or African American, making up 70.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (26.6%) is well below the state average of 55.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (70.1% vs 36.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

4.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.3%.