County · Mississippi
Itawamba County, Mississippi
Itawamba County, Mississippi. Itawamba County had 24,152 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 28057.
Itawamba County is one of the 3 counties of the Tupelo, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,152
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,863 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,036
Median household income
$55,546
±$7,632 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$142,400
±$15,031 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$811
±$67 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Itawamba County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,863 residents in Itawamba County. The Census Bureau estimates 24,152 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 24,036 over 533 square miles of land.
| Measure | Itawamba County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,036 | 2,946,779 | +574 |
| Households | 9,619±288 | 1,145,431 | +966 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 10,539±53 | 1,341,114 | +241 |
Itawamba County's population since 2000
From 22,770 in 2000 to 24,152 in 2025: up 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Itawamba County?
Itawamba County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Fulton with 4,640 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Itawamba County?
The median resident of Itawamba County is 38.6 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.2%.
| Measure | Itawamba County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±1.1 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±0.5 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 3.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2%±0.4 pts | 55.2% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.2%±1.3 pts | 36.3% | −2.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±1.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0%±1.9 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5%±2.4 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.0%±2.8 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±2.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Itawamba County earn?
Half of Itawamba County's 9,619 households earn less than $55,546 a year (±$7,632), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $54,848 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Itawamba County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,546±$7,632 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,884±$17,039 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,855±$7,661 | $31,549 | +$8,788 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5%±3.1 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±6.3 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3%±2.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8%±2.9 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 Itawamba County?
Owners occupy 79.0% of Itawamba County's occupied homes and renters 21.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,400 by its owner (±$15,031). The median renter pays $811 a month including utilities, and 29.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Itawamba County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,400±$15,031 | $169,800 | +$34,591 |
| Median gross rent | $811±$67 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.4%±10.0 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,151±$63 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.0%±3.7 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,539±53 | 1,341,114 | +241 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±3.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5%±3.4 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.5%±3.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Itawamba County building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Itawamba County in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Itawamba County get to work?
86.4% of Itawamba County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Itawamba County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2%±2.7 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | +3.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4%±2.9 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±2.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±2.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min±1.9 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
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 are Itawamba County's census tracts?
Itawamba County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,867 (Tract 9501) to $62,000 (Tract 9505).
| Tract 950128057950100 | 5,204±541 | $51,867 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0128057950201 | 3,073±395 | $55,278 |
| Tract 9502.0228057950202 | 3,791±438 | $58,571 |
| Tract 950328057950300 | 3,745±442 | $52,459 |
| Tract 950428057950400 | 4,585±740 | $59,000 |
| Tract 950528057950500 | 3,638±571 | $62,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Itawamba County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 82 |
| Median household income | 20th of 82 |
| Median home value | 27th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 74th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 82 |
| Median age | 51st of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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