Itawamba County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Itawamba County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 23,942. It is the 40th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Itawamba County is 39.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Itawamba County is $59,508. This is 8% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $122,400. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Itawamba County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Itawamba County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.6% vs 55.4%). The Black or African American population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 85.2%.