Issaquena County's estimated 2026 population is 1,325 with a growth rate of 1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Issaquena County is the 82nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 1,386 and has seen a growth of -4.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Issaquena County includes 70.14% Black or African American, 26.58% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (70.14%)
White (26.58%)
Two or more races (1.64%)
Other race (1.28%)
Asian (0.37%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 768 | 70.14% |
| White | 291 | 26.58% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 14 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.37% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Issaquena County's average per capita income is $33,500. Household income levels show a median of $29,271. The poverty rate stands at 17.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,663 | - |
| Families | $62,546 | $63,549 |
| Households | $29,271 | $39,443 |
| Non Families | $14,073 | $18,455 |
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