Itawamba County, MS

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2021 Population

23,863

2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.86%

12.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,510

12.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$99,400

9.59% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,507

4.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Itawamba County, MS had a population of 23.9k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $53,510. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Itawamba County, MS grew from 23,396 to 23,863, a 2% increase and its median household income grew from $47,649 to $53,510, a 12.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Itawamba County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.97%), White (Hispanic) (1.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.524%).

None of the households in Itawamba County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Itawamba County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Itawamba County, MS are Itawamba Community College (1,364 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Itawamba County, MS was $99,400, and the homeownership rate was 79.6%.

Most people in Itawamba County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Itawamba County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Itawamba County, MS borders Franklin County, AL, Marion County, AL, Lee County, MS, Monroe County, MS, Prentiss County, MS, and Tishomingo County, MS.

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Population & Diversity

Itawamba County, MS is home to a population of 23.9k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.448% of Itawamba County, MS residents were born outside of the country (107 people).

In 2021, there were 12.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.4k people) in Itawamba County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.66k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 286 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Itawamba County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Itawamba County, MS was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Itawamba County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Itawamba County, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.4k ± 58
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.66k ± 193
White (Hispanic)
286 ± 88

1.76%

Hispanic Population

420 people

1.76% of the people in Itawamba County, MS are hispanic (420 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Itawamba County, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
17,687 ± 3,255 people
India
5,172 ± 1,764 people
Vietnam
4,317 ± 1,612 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,687 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,172 and Vietnam with 4,317.

Foreign-Born Population

0.448%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

107 people

0.0598%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14 people

As of 2021, 0.448% of Itawamba County, MS residents (107 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Itawamba County, MS was 0.0598%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Itawamba County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
386 ± 160
Vietnam
347 ± 136
Gulf War (2001-)
300 ± 134

Itawamba County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Itawamba County, MS employs 10.5k people. The largest industries in Itawamba County, MS are Manufacturing (2,673 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,689 people), and Retail Trade (900 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($55,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,663), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($52,582).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.5k

2021 Value

± 861

4.12%

1 Year growth

± 10.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Itawamba County, MS grew at a rate of 4.12%, from 10.1k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Itawamba County, MS, are Production Occupations (1,359 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,190 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (948 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Itawamba County, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.5k

2021 Value

± 861

4.12%

1 Year growth

± 10.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Itawamba County, MS grew at a rate of 4.12%, from 10.1k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Itawamba County, MS, are Manufacturing (2,673 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,689 people), and Retail Trade (900 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Itawamba County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Itawamba County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,806

Median earning men ± $4,373

$28,709

Median earning women ± $3,411

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,009), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,293), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,632).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,795), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,816), and Wholesale Trade ($33,654).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

163
Manufacturing
93
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
88
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$301k
Manufacturing
$41k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$16.8k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Itawamba County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 87.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (11.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.73%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (87.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (11.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.73%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Itawamba County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Itawamba County, MS awarded 1,364 degrees. The student population of Itawamba County, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,660 male students and 2,688 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Itawamba County, MS are White (966 and 70.8%), followed by Black or African American (315 and 23.1%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 2.86%), and Two or More Races (21 and 1.54%).

The largest universities in Itawamba County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Itawamba Community College (1,364 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Itawamba County, MS are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (214 and 15.7%), General Studies (155 and 11.4%), and Registered Nursing (88 and 6.45%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,348 students enrolled in Itawamba County, MS, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,948 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
214 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
155 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Itawamba County, MS was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 214 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Itawamba County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Itawamba Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,364 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Itawamba Community College with 1,364 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 601 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Itawamba County, MS, which is 0.788 times less than the 763 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 966 degrees mean that there were 3.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 315 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Itawamba County, MS was $99,400 in 2021, which is 0.406 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $90,700 to $99,400, a 9.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Itawamba County, MS is 79.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Itawamba County, MS have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Itawamba County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Itawamba County, MS is $53,510. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Itawamba County, MS was Census Tract 9505 with a value of $57,230, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $55,281 and $54,118.

In 2022, 9.53% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Itawamba County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.03%.

Housing

Property

$99,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,470

$6,935

Median Property Taxes

±$654

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Itawamba County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Itawamba County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.6%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.6% of the housing units in Itawamba County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Itawamba County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9505
Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9501

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Itawamba County, MS was Census Tract 9505 with a value of $57,230, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $55,281 and $54,118.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Itawamba County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,510

Median Household Income

± $6,291

8.71k

Number of Households

± 722

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.71k households in Itawamba County, MS grew to $53,510 from the previous year's value of $47,649.

The following chart displays the households in Itawamba County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Itawamba County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.1%)
Carpooled (9.05%)
Worked At Home (4.67%)

In 2021, 85.1% of workers in Itawamba County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.05%) and those who worked at home (4.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Itawamba County, MS have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Itawamba County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Itawamba County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Itawamba County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Itawamba County, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.53% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Itawamba County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.03%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Itawamba County, MS (2.21k out of 22.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Itawamba County, MS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.8% of the children was living in poverty in Itawamba County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 107 in Itawamba County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.95 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.4% of the population of Itawamba County, MS has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Itawamba County, MS see 5848 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.527% decrease from the previous year (5879 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5815 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 5815 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,848 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Itawamba County, MS

Primary care physicians in Itawamba County, MS see an average of 5,848 patients per year. This represents a 0.527% decrease from the previous year (5,879 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Itawamba County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.98%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Itawamba County, MS declined by 10.1% from 11.7% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Itawamba County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 59 in Itawamba County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Itawamba County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36% in Itawamba County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Itawamba County, MS.

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