Population 24,036 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Itawamba County
Household size in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Itawamba County run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.52 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.5, the median age in Itawamba County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Itawamba County (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally. Only seven of Mississippi's 82 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Itawamba County
Renters in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Itawamba County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Itawamba County as nationally: 10.3%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Mississippi overall (14.1%). Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Itawamba County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $512 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $627 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $689 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $829 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$317 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Itawamba County pays $829 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $317 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 22.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Itawamba County
Bachelor's degrees in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Itawamba County: 16.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.5% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.7% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Itawamba County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Mississippi. The share with a diploma is up 15.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Itawamba County
| Period | Itawamba County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Itawamba County is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Mississippi overall (5.8%). Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Itawamba County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itawamba County | 2.42 | 39.5 | 10.1% | 21.0% | 10.3% | 1985 | $829 | 16.3% | 87.6% | 4.9% |
| Lee County | 2.57 | 38.2 | 12.2% | 29.2% | 13.3% | 1987 | $960 | 27.7% | 87.0% | 5.2% |
| Marion County | 2.75 | 43.5 | 9.7% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1979 | $661 | 13.7% | 83.4% | 5.5% |
| Pontotoc County | 2.65 | 36.4 | 11.3% | 30.2% | 16.1% | 1989 | $880 | 18.6% | 78.9% | 3.1% |
| Winston County | 2.53 | 43.1 | 9.9% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 1986 | $828 | 14.1% | 77.7% | 3.8% |
| Lafayette County | 2.77 | 34.7 | 9.0% | 36.2% | 32.5% | 1999 | $1,101 | 52.4% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
| Panola County | 2.71 | 39.2 | 16.3% | 28.9% | 15.3% | 1986 | $939 | 17.2% | 83.5% | 6.0% |
| Cullman County | 2.58 | 40.9 | 11.2% | 23.4% | 10.9% | 1988 | $993 | 19.7% | 86.4% | 4.2% |
| Quitman County | 2.17 | 40.4 | 19.3% | 35.3% | 12.4% | 1972 | $668 | 17.1% | 81.2% | 11.7% |
| Marshall County | 2.77 | 38.9 | 12.8% | 24.2% | 12.2% | 1985 | $846 | 21.3% | 84.3% | 4.1% |
| Coahoma County | 2.38 | 37.9 | 25.1% | 47.9% | 17.0% | 1970 | $757 | 19.2% | 80.6% | 10.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Grant County, KY · Saline County, NE · Hardin County, TN · Hale County, AL · Gunnison County, CO · Gulf County, FL · Grimes County, TX · Greene County, IN · Green Lake County, WI · Grayson County, VA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Itawamba County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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