Itawamba County Demographics

A map of Itawamba County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,189	21,129	88.2%	88.5%
Black	1,240	1,623	5.2%	6.8%
Multiracial	903	589	3.8%	2.5%
Hispanic	446	384	1.9%	1.6%
Native American/Other	147	88	0.6%	0.4%
Asian	111	50	0.5%	0.2%

Itawamba County, Mississippi has an estimated population of 24,036, a less than 1% change from the 23,863 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 5.2% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Itawamba County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Itawamba has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Itawamba County, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Itawamba County is ranked the 40th most populous county in Mississippi, out of 82 counties. Itawamba County was ranked the 40th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Itawamba County's White Population

21,189 residents of Itawamba County, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Itawamba County is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Itawamba County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Itawamba County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Itawamba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.2%.

Itawamba County is more White than neighboring Lee County (62.5% White), Prentiss County (79.5% White), and Monroe County (66.3% White). Itawamba County is less White than neighboring Tishomingo County (90.4% White), and Marion County (89.7% White).

Itawamba County's Black Population

1,240 residents of Itawamba County, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Itawamba County is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Itawamba County ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Itawamba County's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Black residents' share of Itawamba County's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.2%.

Itawamba County is more Black than neighboring Tishomingo County (1.2% Black), and Marion County (3.5% Black). Itawamba County is less Black than neighboring Lee County (29.9% Black), Prentiss County (12.8% Black), and Monroe County (29.7% Black).

Itawamba County's Asian Population

111 residents of Itawamba County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Itawamba County is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Itawamba County ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Itawamba County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 122.0%. Asian residents' share of Itawamba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Itawamba County is more Asian than neighboring Monroe County (0.3% Asian), and Marion County (0.3% Asian). Itawamba County is less Asian than neighboring Lee County (1% Asian), and Tishomingo County (0.6% Asian).

Itawamba County's Hispanic Population

446 residents of Itawamba County, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Itawamba County is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Itawamba County ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Itawamba County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Itawamba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Itawamba County is more Hispanic than neighboring Prentiss County (1.5% Hispanic), and Monroe County (1.6% Hispanic). Itawamba County is less Hispanic than neighboring Lee County (3.5% Hispanic), Tishomingo County (3.2% Hispanic), and Marion County (3.2% Hispanic).

Itawamba County's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of Itawamba County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Itawamba County is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Itawamba County ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Itawamba County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 67.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Itawamba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Itawamba County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monroe County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Marion County (0.3% Native American/Other). Itawamba County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lee County (0.7% Native American/Other), Prentiss County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Tishomingo County (0.9% Native American/Other).

Itawamba County's Multiracial Population

903 residents of Itawamba County, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Itawamba County is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Itawamba County ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Itawamba County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Itawamba County's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.8%.

Itawamba County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lee County (2.4% Multiracial), Monroe County (1.9% Multiracial), Tishomingo County (3.7% Multiracial), and Marion County (3.1% Multiracial). Itawamba County is less Multiracial than neighboring Prentiss County (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.