Itawamba County, Mississippi Population 2022
Itawamba County, Mississippi's estimated population is 23,177 with a growth rate of -0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Itawamba County, Mississippi is the 41st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 23,419 and has seen a growth of -1.03% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 5,375 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 13,528 | 8,153 | 151.68% |
| 1860 | 17,695 | 4,167 | 30.80% |
| 1870 | 7,812 | -9,883 | -55.85% |
| 1880 | 10,663 | 2,851 | 36.50% |
| 1890 | 11,708 | 1,045 | 9.80% |
| 1900 | 13,544 | 1,836 | 15.68% |
| 1910 | 14,526 | 982 | 7.25% |
| 1920 | 15,647 | 1,121 | 7.72% |
| 1930 | 18,225 | 2,578 | 16.48% |
| 1940 | 19,922 | 1,697 | 9.31% |
| 1950 | 17,216 | -2,706 | -13.58% |
| 1960 | 15,080 | -2,136 | -12.41% |
| 1970 | 16,847 | 1,767 | 11.72% |
| 1980 | 20,518 | 3,671 | 21.79% |
| 1990 | 20,017 | -501 | -2.44% |
| 2010 | 23,419 | 3,402 | 17.00% |
| 2011 | 23,269 | -150 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 23,299 | 30 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 23,373 | 74 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 23,397 | 24 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 23,543 | 146 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 23,416 | -127 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 23,499 | 83 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 23,461 | -38 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 23,390 | -71 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 23,319 | -71 | -0.30% |
| 2021 | 23,248 | -71 | -0.30% |
| 2022 | 23,177 | -71 | -0.31% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,296 | 91.02% |
| Black or African American | 1,692 | 7.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 117 | 0.50% |
| Two or More Races | 214 | 0.91% |
Itawamba County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,525 | 2.62 | 78.5 |
| Married | 4,467 | 3.15 | 88 |
| Male | 484 | 3.26 | 67.6 |
| Female | 1,046 | 3.05 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 2,528 | 1.4 | 70.9 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 864 | 5.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,368 | 15.05% |
| High School Graduate | 5,152 | 32.74% |
| Some College | 3,887 | 24.70% |
| Associates Degree | 1,281 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,129 | 7.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,056 | 6.71% |
Itawamba County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,532 | 11,653 | 2,143 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 62 | 12 |
| Black | 845 | 615 | 30 |
| Other Race | 113 | 113 | |
| Hispanic | 224 | 162 | |
| Native American | 64 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.75%.
$33,660
Average Earnings
$40,202
Average Male
$29,627
Average Female
Itawamba County, Mississippi Language by Age
Itawamba County, Mississippi Language
98.60% of Itawamba County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
Itawamba County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 64 | 39 | 60.94% |
| Hispanic | 360 | 84 | 23.33% |
| Black | 1,258 | 179 | 14.23% |
| White | 20,080 | 2,161 | 10.76% |
| Other | 16 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 213 | 5 | 2.35% |
11.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.20%
Male Poverty Rate
13.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Itawamba County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Itawamba County, Mississippi is Native, with 60.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Itawamba County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 2.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.50%.
Itawamba County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Itawamba County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Itawamba County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Itawamba County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,086 | 6.54% |
| Black | 67 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 8 | 12.50% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.85% |
Itawamba County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
7.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.87%
Born in Itawamba County, Mississippi
99.94%
Native Born
0.06%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.94% of Itawamba County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 77.87% having been born in Mississippi. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990