Itta Bena, MS

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Itta Bena Overview

1,532
TOTAL POPULATION
685
MALE POPULATION
847
FEMALE POPULATION
80.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$13,923
PER CAPITA INCOME
$33,895
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$25,114
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
694
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
28.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Itta Bena Zip Codes

Itta Bena Area Codes

Race in Itta Bena

The most populous races in Itta Bena are Black / African American (1,433 | 93.5%), White / Caucasian (79 | 5.2%), and Two or more Races (20 | 1.3%).
Race in Itta Bena
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,43393.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino120.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian795.2%
Two or more Races201.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,532100.0%

Ancestry in Itta Bena

The most populous ancestries reported in Itta Bena are American (333 | 21.7%), Mexican (12 | 0.8%), African (4 | 0.3%), Subsaharan African (4 | 0.3%), and Irish (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 23.2% of all Itta Bena residents.
Ancestry in Itta Bena
Ancestry# Population% Population
African40.3%
American33321.7%
Irish30.2%
Mexican120.8%
Scotch-Irish30.2%
Subsaharan African40.3%
Swedish30.2%
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Immigrants in Itta Bena

Immigrants in Itta Bena
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Itta Bena

Sex and Age in Itta Bena

The most populous age groups in Itta Bena are 25 to 29 Years (91 | 13.3%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (123 | 14.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Itta Bena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years86 (12.6%)44 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years11 (1.6%)8 (0.9%)
10 to 14 Years38 (5.6%)43 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years35 (5.1%)66 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years48 (7.0%)61 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years91 (13.3%)45 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years74 (10.8%)68 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Years10 (1.5%)65 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years38 (5.6%)14 (1.7%)
45 to 49 Years16 (2.3%)59 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years21 (3.1%)123 (14.5%)
55 to 59 Years46 (6.7%)44 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years48 (7.0%)50 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years49 (7.1%)78 (9.2%)
70 to 74 Years48 (7.0%)36 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years11 (1.6%)2 (0.2%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.6%)13 (1.5%)
85 Years and over11 (1.6%)28 (3.3%)
Total685 (100.0%)847 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Itta Bena

Median Family Size in Itta Bena

The median family size in Itta Bena is 3.44 persons per family, with single female/mother families (248 | 71.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.59 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (13 | 3.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.08 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Itta Bena
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple87 (25.0%)3.20
Single Male/Father13 (3.7%)2.08
Single Female/Mother248 (71.3%)3.59
Total Families348 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Itta Bena

The median household size in Itta Bena is 2.53 persons per household, with single female/mother households (248 | 41.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.75 persons per household. non-family households (257 | 42.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Itta Bena
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple87 (14.4%)3.20
Single Male/Father13 (2.1%)2.08
Single Female/Mother248 (41.0%)3.75
Non-family257 (42.5%)1.16
Total Households605 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Itta Bena

Out of a total of 605 households in Itta Bena, 348 (57.5%) are family households, while 257 (42.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 150, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 246.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Itta Bena
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-246 (40.7%)
2-Person Households128 (21.2%)11 (1.8%)
3-Person Households150 (24.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households44 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households22 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total348 (57.5%)257 (42.5%)

Female Fertility in Itta Bena

Fertility by Age in Itta Bena

Average fertility rate in Itta Bena is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 58.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Itta Bena
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (41.7%)29.0
35 to 50 years7 (58.3%)46.0
Total12 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Itta Bena

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Itta Bena
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Itta Bena

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Itta Bena
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma7 (58.3%)149.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (41.7%)1,000.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Itta Bena

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Itta Bena
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Itta Bena

Income Overview in Itta Bena

Per Capita Income in Itta Bena is $13,923, while median incomes of families and households are $33,895 and $25,114 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,532$13,923
Median Family Income348$33,895
Mean Family Income348$39,202
Median Household Income605$25,114
Mean Household Income605$32,516
Income Deficit348$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,5320.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,532100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5320.47

Earnings by Sex in Itta Bena

Earnings by Sex in Itta Bena
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male238 (37.9%)$0
Female390 (62.1%)$21,071
Total628 (100.0%)$18,254

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Itta Bena

The most common earnings brackets in Itta Bena are $2,499 or less for men (73 | 30.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (72 | 18.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Itta Bena
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less73 (30.7%)47 (12.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99932 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (2.5%)22 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99918 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49913 (5.5%)30 (7.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.7%)42 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (1.7%)4 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (6.7%)47 (12.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (2.1%)7 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (3.4%)54 (13.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99918 (7.6%)8 (2.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9991 (0.4%)72 (18.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99920 (8.4%)7 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)23 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9993 (1.3%)5 (1.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (5.5%)13 (3.3%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)2 (0.5%)
Total238 (100.0%)390 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Itta Bena

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Itta Bena
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,656$0
High School Diploma$2,499$14,414
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Itta Bena

Family Income Brackets in Itta Bena

According to the Itta Bena family income data, there are 83 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Itta Bena
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005014.4%
$10,000 to $14,999339.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994011.5%
$25,000 to $34,9997020.1%
$35,000 to $49,9998323.9%
$50,000 to $74,999144.0%
$75,000 to $99,999349.8%
$100,000 to $149,999226.3%
$150,000 to $199,99920.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Itta Bena

5-person families (18 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Itta Bena with $43,125 per family, while 2-person families (160 | 46.0%) have the highest median income of $16,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Itta Bena
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families160 (46.0%)$32,500
3-Person Families134 (38.5%)$34,012
4-Person Families32 (9.2%)$32,000
5-Person Families18 (5.2%)$43,125
6-Person Families4 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total348 (100.0%)$33,895

Family Income by Number of Earners in Itta Bena

Family Income by Number of Earners in Itta Bena
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners51 (14.7%)$0
1 Earner156 (44.8%)$21,875
2 Earners141 (40.5%)$41,914
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total348 (100.0%)$33,895

Household Income in Itta Bena

Household Income Brackets in Itta Bena

With 120 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Itta Bena, accounting for 19.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Itta Bena
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00012019.8%
$10,000 to $14,99910216.9%
$15,000 to $24,9998013.2%
$25,000 to $34,9999014.9%
$35,000 to $49,9999515.7%
$50,000 to $74,999498.1%
$75,000 to $99,999426.9%
$100,000 to $149,999254.1%
$150,000 to $199,99920.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Itta Bena

The median household income in Itta Bena is $25,114, with the highest median household income of $33,603 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 295 households (48.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 20 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Itta Bena
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (3.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years73 (12.1%)$0
45 to 64 Years295 (48.8%)$33,603
65+ Years217 (35.9%)$18,250
Total605 (100.0%)$25,114

Poverty in Itta Bena

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Itta Bena

With 23.4% poverty level for males and 42.6% for females among the residents of Itta Bena, 65 to 74 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 47 males (48.4%) and 44 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Itta Bena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (36.0%)44 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (18.2%)23 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (31.6%)10 (35.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (21.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (15.5%)69 (69.7%)
25 to 34 Years15 (9.1%)26 (23.0%)
35 to 44 Years14 (29.2%)41 (51.9%)
45 to 54 Years17 (46.0%)33 (18.1%)
55 to 64 Years9 (9.6%)57 (60.6%)
65 to 74 Years47 (48.4%)28 (24.6%)
75 Years and over4 (15.4%)24 (55.8%)
Total160 (23.4%)361 (42.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Itta Bena

According to the poverty statistics in Itta Bena, males aged 15 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 81.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Itta Bena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (63.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years26 (68.4%)18 (64.3%)
15 Years14 (100.0%)22 (78.6%)
16 and 17 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years49 (84.5%)30 (30.3%)
25 to 34 Years150 (90.9%)87 (77.0%)
35 to 44 Years34 (70.8%)38 (48.1%)
45 to 54 Years20 (54.0%)149 (81.9%)
55 to 64 Years85 (90.4%)37 (39.4%)
65 to 74 Years50 (51.5%)86 (75.4%)
75 Years and over22 (84.6%)19 (44.2%)
Total525 (76.6%)486 (57.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Itta Bena

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Itta Bena show that 25.3% or 22 of the total 87 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 10.5%, which includes 2 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Itta Bena
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children48 (75.0%)16 (25.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (74.7%)22 (25.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Itta Bena

According to the poverty data in Itta Bena, 38.5% or 5 single-father households and 33.9% or 84 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (38.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Itta Bena
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)28 (20.9%)
1 or 2 Children5 (38.5%)52 (47.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (38.5%)84 (33.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Itta Bena

The poverty data for Itta Bena shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (25.3%) and 89 of the single-parent households (34.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Itta Bena
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children16 (25.0%)28 (20.9%)
1 or 2 Children2 (10.5%)57 (46.3%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (25.3%)89 (34.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Itta Bena

Employment by Class of Employer in Itta Bena

Among the 442 employed individuals in Itta Bena, private company employees (295 | 66.7%), state government employees (63 | 14.2%), and local government employees (56 | 12.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Itta Bena
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29566.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)51.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations61.4%
Local Government Employees5612.7%
State Government Employees6314.2%
Federal Government Employees173.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total442100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Itta Bena

According to the labor force statistics for Itta Bena, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,260), 55.1% or 694 individuals are in the labor force, with 28.4% or 197 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.9% or 122 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 71.0% or 76 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Itta Bena
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years22 (37.3%)6 (27.3%)
20 to 24 Years84 (77.1%)5 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years107 (78.7%)76 (71.0%)
30 to 34 Years122 (85.9%)63 (51.6%)
35 to 44 Years107 (84.3%)32 (29.9%)
45 to 54 Years167 (76.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years57 (63.3%)15 (26.3%)
60 to 64 Years7 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total694 (55.1%)197 (28.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Itta Bena

According to labor force statistics for Itta Bena, 69.8% of individuals (567) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (812) are in the labor force, with 32.8% or 186 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 83.6% or 286 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 57.1% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Itta Bena
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School28 (37.3%)43 (57.1%)
High School Diploma195 (60.6%)144 (44.6%)
College / Associate Degree286 (83.6%)99 (29.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher58 (79.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total567 (69.8%)266 (32.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Itta Bena

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Itta Bena are Health Diagnosing & Treating (53 | 10.7%), Community & Social Service (32 | 6.4%), Education Instruction & Library (21 | 4.2%), Health Technologists (13 | 2.6%), and Management (10 | 2.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Itta Bena

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Itta Bena, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Management (40.0%), and Community & Social Service (9.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Itta Bena
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (9.4%)29 (90.6%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)7 (7.1%)91 (92.9%)
Total (Overall)154 (31.0%)343 (69.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Itta Bena are Food Preparation & Serving (69 | 13.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (33 | 6.6%), Healthcare Support (20 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (11 | 2.2%), and Law Enforcement (11 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Itta Bena

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Itta Bena, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (1.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Itta Bena
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1 (1.5%)68 (98.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)34 (24.5%)105 (75.5%)
Total (Overall)154 (31.0%)343 (69.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Itta Bena are Office & Administration (55 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (45 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Itta Bena

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Itta Bena
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (11.1%)40 (88.9%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Total (Category)5 (5.0%)95 (95.0%)
Total (Overall)154 (31.0%)343 (69.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Itta Bena are Construction & Extraction (11 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Itta Bena

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Itta Bena
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)154 (31.0%)343 (69.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Itta Bena are Production (114 | 22.9%), Transportation (30 | 6.0%), and Material Moving (4 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Itta Bena

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Itta Bena
OccupationMaleFemale
Production64 (56.1%)50 (43.9%)
Transportation28 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)
Material Moving4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (64.9%)52 (35.1%)
Total (Overall)154 (31.0%)343 (69.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Itta Bena

Employment Industries in Itta Bena

The major employment industries in Itta Bena include Educational Services (94 | 18.9%), Manufacturing (90 | 18.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (86 | 17.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (56 | 11.3%), and Public Administration (53 | 10.7%).
Employment Industries in Itta Bena

Employment Industries by Sex in Itta Bena

The Itta Bena industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Itta Bena
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing61 (67.8%)29 (32.2%)
Wholesale Trade14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (51.4%)17 (48.6%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services24 (25.5%)70 (74.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (8.9%)51 (91.1%)
Public Administration4 (7.5%)49 (92.4%)
Total154 (31.0%)343 (69.0%)

Education in Itta Bena

School Enrollment in Itta Bena

The most common levels of schooling among the 282 students in Itta Bena are high school (103 | 36.5%), middle school (54 | 19.2%), and college / undergraduate (54 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Itta Bena
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool269.2%
Kindergarten134.6%
Elementary School3211.4%
Middle School5419.2%
High School10336.5%
College / Undergraduate5419.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total282100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Itta Bena

Out of a total of 282 students who are enrolled in schools in Itta Bena, 5 (1.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 277 (98.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (29.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 39 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Itta Bena
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (98.2%)5 (1.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Itta Bena

Education (43 | 34.7%), business (25 | 20.2%), social sciences (16 | 12.9%), engineering (15 | 12.1%), and arts & humanities (9 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 124 individuals in Itta Bena who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Itta Bena
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology32.4%
Social Sciences1612.9%
Engineering1512.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology54.0%
Business2520.2%
Education4334.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications86.5%
Arts & Humanities97.3%
Total124100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Itta Bena

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Itta Bena

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Itta Bena are males with 1 vehicle (69, accounting for 50.4%) and females with 1 vehicle (143, making up 22.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Itta Bena
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle69 (50.4%)143 (46.9%)
2 Vehicles25 (18.2%)118 (38.7%)
3 Vehicles43 (31.4%)32 (10.5%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)8 (2.6%)
Total137 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Itta Bena

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Itta Bena are 15 to 19 minutes (173 commuters, 39.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (81 commuters, 18.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (71 commuters, 16.1%).
Commute Time in Itta Bena
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes40.9%
5 to 9 Minutes4510.2%
10 to 14 Minutes5612.7%
15 to 19 Minutes17339.1%
20 to 24 Minutes8118.3%
25 to 29 Minutes30.7%
30 to 34 Minutes7116.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes10.2%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes81.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Itta Bena

The most common commute times in Itta Bena are 15 to 19 minutes (55 commuters, 40.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (118 commuters, 38.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Itta Bena
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes29 (21.2%)16 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes13 (9.5%)43 (14.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes55 (40.2%)118 (38.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes17 (12.4%)64 (21.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (16.1%)49 (16.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (2.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Itta Bena

The most frequent times of departure to work in Itta Bena are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (72, 52.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (121, 39.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Itta Bena
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (5.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4 (2.9%)32 (10.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)47 (15.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM72 (52.5%)7 (2.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM28 (20.4%)121 (39.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (3.6%)41 (13.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (5.8%)26 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM19 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)15 (4.9%)
Total137 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Itta Bena

Occupancy by Ownership in Itta Bena

Of the total 605 dwellings in Itta Bena, owner-occupied units account for 232 (38.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 373 (61.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Itta Bena
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23238.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units37361.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units605100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Itta Bena

Occupancy by Household Size in Itta Bena
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24640.7%
2-Person Household13923.0%
3-Person Household15024.8%
4+ Person Household7011.6%
Total Housing Units605100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Itta Bena

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Itta Bena
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household90 (36.6%)156 (63.4%)
2-Person Household64 (46.0%)75 (54.0%)
3-Person Household48 (32.0%)102 (68.0%)
4+ Person Household30 (42.9%)40 (57.1%)
Total Housing Units232 (38.4%)373 (61.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Itta Bena

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Itta Bena
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School40 (32.0%)85 (68.0%)
High School Diploma43 (26.9%)117 (73.1%)
College/Associate Degree86 (38.2%)139 (61.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher63 (66.3%)32 (33.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Itta Bena

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Itta Bena
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years355.8%
35 to 44 Years589.6%
45 to 54 Years19432.1%
55 to 64 Years10116.7%
65 to 74 Years17228.4%
75 to 84 Years172.8%
85 Years and Over284.6%
Total605100.0%

Housing Finances in Itta Bena

Median Income by Occupancy in Itta Bena

Median Income by Occupancy in Itta Bena
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied232 (38.4%)$35,781
Renter-Occupied373 (61.7%)$18,750
Average605 (100.0%)$25,114

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Itta Bena

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Itta Bena
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00024 (10.3%)52 (13.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (1.3%)41 (11.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (10.3%)78 (20.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99936 (15.5%)24 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99920 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (1.7%)86 (23.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99957 (24.6%)38 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (2.6%)43 (11.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (13.4%)11 (2.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Itta Bena

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Itta Bena
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30043 (18.5%)41 (11.0%)
$300 to $49999 (42.7%)99 (26.5%)
$500 to $79923 (9.9%)87 (23.3%)
$800 to $9998 (3.5%)57 (15.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49956 (24.1%)28 (7.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Itta Bena

Housing Structures in Itta Bena

Housing Structures in Itta Bena
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached38062.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments8514.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10116.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments365.9%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other30.5%
Total605100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Itta Bena

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Itta Bena
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached229 (60.3%)151 (39.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)101 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (38.4%)373 (61.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Itta Bena

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Itta Bena
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)78 (20.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms85 (36.6%)143 (38.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms106 (45.7%)148 (39.7%)
8 or more Rooms41 (17.7%)4 (1.1%)
Total232 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Itta Bena

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Itta Bena
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas141 (60.8%)241 (64.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)5 (1.3%)
Electricity91 (39.2%)127 (34.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Itta Bena

Household Vehicle Usage in Itta Bena
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle16 (6.9%)70 (18.8%)
1 Vehicle87 (37.5%)234 (62.7%)
2 Vehicles72 (31.0%)64 (17.2%)
3 or more Vehicles57 (24.6%)5 (1.3%)
Total232 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Itta Bena

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Itta Bena

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15379
Median Property Value$80,200$118,400
Median Household Income$19,570$2
Monthly Housing Costs$341$0
Real Estate Taxes$674$18

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Itta Bena

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Itta Bena
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00052 (34.0%)7 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99966 (43.1%)20 (25.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99925 (16.3%)52 (65.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total153 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Itta Bena

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Itta Bena
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00027 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99972 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)8 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (22.2%)4 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991 (0.6%)23 (29.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (4.6%)5 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (7.8%)24 (30.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)13 (16.5%)
Total153 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Itta Bena

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Itta Bena
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x63 (41.2%)64,750 (81,962.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x24 (15.7%)34 (43.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x6 (3.9%)32 (40.5%)
4.0x or more44 (28.8%)4 (5.1%)
Total153 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Itta Bena

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Itta Bena
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80052 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4999 (5.9%)20 (25.3%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)17 (21.5%)
Total153 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Itta Bena

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Itta Bena

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Itta Bena
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years125 (96.2%)5 (3.8%)
6 to 18 Years167 (90.3%)18 (9.7%)
19 to 25 Years91 (64.1%)51 (35.9%)
26 to 34 Years119 (45.6%)142 (54.4%)
35 to 44 Years84 (66.1%)43 (33.9%)
45 to 54 Years205 (93.6%)14 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years167 (88.8%)21 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,238 (80.8%)294 (19.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Itta Bena

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Itta Bena
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born125 (96.2%)5 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen167 (90.3%)18 (9.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen91 (64.1%)51 (35.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Itta Bena

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Itta Bena
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000490 (81.8%)109 (18.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999429 (73.0%)159 (27.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99999 (88.4%)13 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999159 (92.4%)13 (7.6%)
$100,000 and over61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Itta Bena

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Itta Bena
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 686 (66.1%)39 (30.0%)
6 to 18 Years161 (87.0%)6 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years74 (52.1%)17 (12.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (8.4%)97 (37.2%)
35 to 44 Years17 (13.4%)70 (55.1%)
45 to 54 Years30 (13.7%)175 (79.9%)
55 to 64 Years98 (52.1%)82 (43.6%)
65 to 74 Years211 (100.0%)77 (36.5%)
75 Years and over69 (100.0%)13 (18.8%)
Total768 (50.1%)576 (37.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Itta Bena

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Itta Bena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (6.7%)9 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years29 (16.2%)135 (38.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (52.6%)46 (40.4%)
75 Years and over4 (15.4%)14 (32.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Itta Bena

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Itta Bena: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (5.1%)3 (2.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Itta Bena: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years16 (8.9%)10 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (13.4%)21 (18.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Itta Bena: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.7%)57 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (9.7%)
75 Years and over2 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Itta Bena: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (10.1%)87 (24.5%)
65 to 74 Years38 (39.2%)46 (40.4%)
75 Years and over4 (15.4%)10 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Itta Bena: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.3%)
75 Years and over2 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Itta Bena

Computing Device Access in Itta Bena

Computing Device Access in Itta Bena
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25542.1%
Smartphone38163.0%
Tablet15625.8%
No Computing Device12019.8%
Total605100.0%

Internet Access in Itta Bena

Internet Access in Itta Bena
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13923.0%
Cellular Data Only9014.9%
Satellite Internet8013.2%
No Internet32453.5%
Total605100.0%

Itta Bena Summary

Itta Bena is a small town located in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States. It is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, about halfway between Memphis, Tennessee and Vicksburg, Mississippi. It is the county seat of Leflore County, Mississippi. Itta Bena is a small town with a population of 1,764 people, according to the 2010 census.

Geography

Itta Bena is located in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States. It is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, about halfway between Memphis, Tennessee and Vicksburg, Mississippi. It is the county seat of Leflore County, Mississippi. Itta Bena is situated on the banks of the Yazoo River, which is a tributary of the Mississippi River. The town is located in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta, which is a flat, alluvial plain that is composed of rich, fertile soil. The town is located in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area, which is a federally designated area that is dedicated to preserving the cultural and natural resources of the region.

History

Itta Bena was founded in 1882 by the Leflore County Board of Supervisors. The town was named after the Choctaw phrase “itah benah”, which means “beautiful land”. The town was originally a trading post for the local Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. It was also a stop on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. The town was incorporated in 1887.
In the early 1900s, Itta Bena was a thriving agricultural center. The town was home to several cotton gins, a sawmill, and a gristmill. The town was also home to several churches, schools, and businesses.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the local economy shifted away from agriculture. The town’s population decreased as people moved away in search of better economic opportunities.

Economy

Itta Bena’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several cotton gins, a sawmill, and a gristmill. The town is also home to several churches, schools, and businesses.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a woodworking plant, and a plastics plant. The town is also home to several retail stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a clothing store.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Itta Bena was 1,764 people. The town is predominantly African American, with a population that is 97.3% African American. The median household income in the town is $20,938, and the median age is 36.7 years.

Conclusion

Itta Bena is a small town located in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States. It is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, about halfway between Memphis, Tennessee and Vicksburg, Mississippi. It is the county seat of Leflore County, Mississippi. Itta Bena is a small town with a population of 1,764 people, according to the 2010 census. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is home to several manufacturing companies, retail stores, churches, schools, and businesses. The town is predominantly African American, with a population that is 97.3% African American.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Itta Bena?
Total Population of Itta Bena is 1,532.
What is the Total Male Population of Itta Bena?
Total Male Population of Itta Bena is 685.
What is the Total Female Population of Itta Bena?
Total Female Population of Itta Bena is 847.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Itta Bena?
There are 80.87 Males per 100 Females in Itta Bena.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Itta Bena?
There are 123.65 Females per 100 Males in Itta Bena.
What is the Median Population Age in Itta Bena?
Median Population Age in Itta Bena is 38.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Itta Bena
Average Family Size in Itta Bena is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Itta Bena
Average Household Size in Itta Bena is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Itta Bena?
Per Capita income in Itta Bena is $13,923.
What is the Median Family Income in Itta Bena?
Median Family Income in Itta Bena is $33,895.
What is the Median Household income in Itta Bena?
Median Household Income in Itta Bena is $25,114.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Itta Bena?
Inequality or Gini Index in Itta Bena is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Itta Bena?
There are 694 People in the Labor Forcein in Itta Bena.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Itta Bena?
55.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Itta Bena.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Itta Bena?
Unemployment Rate in Itta Bena is 28.4%.