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Iuka, Mississippi
Iuka, city, in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Iuka had 3,105 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,139 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,110 (±20). GEOID 2835300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,105
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,139 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,110 ±20
Median household income
$49,290
±$23,047 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$124,700
±$23,367 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$664
±$255 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Iuka and what county is it in?
Iuka is a city in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It covers 9.7 square miles of land, 324 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Iuka, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,105 people lived in Iuka on July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 3,139 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,110 (±20).
| Measure | Iuka | Tishomingo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,110 ±20 | 18,660 | +154 |
| Households | 1,371 ±149 | 8,834 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.23 | 2.08 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,529 ±190 | 10,577 | no clear change |
Iuka's population since 2000
From 3,059 in 2000 to 3,105 in 2025: up 1.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Iuka as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Iuka?
The median resident of Iuka is 36.9 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%.
| Measure | Iuka | Tishomingo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±6.2 | 43.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±5.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7% ±7.6 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±4.4 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0% ±2.6 pts | 90.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | −3.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±4.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 24.9% ±6.0 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±3.8 pts | 9.6% | −8.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1% ±5.7 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0% ±6.6 pts | 17.8% | +8.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±3.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±3.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Iuka earn?
Half of Iuka's 1,371 households earn less than $49,290 a year (±$23,047), against $53,040 in Tishomingo County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $42,280 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Iuka | Tishomingo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,290 ±$23,047 | $53,040 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,632 ±$16,973 | $69,540 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,163 ±$6,593 | $30,989 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.6% ±10.9 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.9% ±23.9 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3% ±7.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% ±8.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3% ±7.6 pts | 79.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Iuka?
Owners occupy 69.3% of Iuka's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,700 by its owner (±$23,367). The median renter pays $664 a month including utilities, and 27.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Iuka | Tishomingo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,700 ±$23,367 | $145,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $664 ±$255 | $682 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.4% ±16.4 pts | 40.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $990 ±$254 | $1,082 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3% ±9.9 pts | 79.5% | +16.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.7% ±9.9 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,529 ±190 | 10,577 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.4% ±8.5 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.6% ±7.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.4% ±6.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±6.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Iuka building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Iuka in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 6.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Iuka work and get to work?
91.3% of Iuka's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes.
| Measure | Iuka | Tishomingo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.7% ±8.6 pts | 54.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±2.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 91.3% ±5.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±3.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±5.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±5.1 | 23.5 min | +8.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Iuka?
1 census tract lies mostly in Iuka, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Tishomingo County | 2,470 | $45,172 |
| Tract 9503.02Tishomingo County | 3,219 | $58,958 |
| Tract 9503.01Tishomingo County | 2,400 | $68,966 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Iuka) · Census block assignment files
How does Iuka compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Iuka is the 6,227th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 81st-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Iuka ranks 80th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 81st | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 59th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 158th | 187 |
| Median household income | 80th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 67th | 183 |
| Median home value | 102nd | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 134th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 107th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 116th | 171 |
| Median age | 100th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 99th | 185 |
Iuka's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Iuka with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Iuka?
20 of the 57 figures for Iuka on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Iuka are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Iuka.