Itta Bena, MS Demographics

A map of Itta Bena's Population by Race

Itta Bena, Mississippi has an estimated population of 1,967, a large increase from the 1,679 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% Black, 4.4% Hispanic, 4.0% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Itta Bena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Itta Bena has become 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 Itta Bena, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Itta Bena is ranked the 133rd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Itta Bena was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Itta Bena's White Population

78 residents of Itta Bena, or 4.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Itta Bena is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Itta Bena ranks 406th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Itta Bena's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Itta Bena's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.0%.

Itta Bena is more White than neighboring Sidon (0% White). Itta Bena is less White than neighboring Mississippi Valley State University (24.3% White), Morgan City (15.4% White), Greenwood (25.6% White), and Schlater (41.2% White).

Itta Bena's Black Population

1,802 residents of Itta Bena, or 91.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Itta Bena is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Itta Bena ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Itta Bena's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. Black residents' share of Itta Bena's population has decreased from 92.3% to 91.6%.

Itta Bena is more Black than neighboring Mississippi Valley State University (72.7% Black), Morgan City (84.6% Black), Greenwood (69.8% Black), and Schlater (58.8% Black). Itta Bena is less Black than neighboring Sidon (100% Black).

Itta Bena's Asian Population

0 residents of Itta Bena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Itta Bena is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Itta Bena ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Itta Bena's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Itta Bena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Itta Bena is less Asian than neighboring Mississippi Valley State University (0.3% Asian), and Greenwood (0.4% Asian).

Itta Bena's Hispanic Population

87 residents of Itta Bena, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Itta Bena is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Itta Bena ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Itta Bena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 248.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Itta Bena's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.4%.

Itta Bena is more Hispanic than neighboring Mississippi Valley State University (0% Hispanic), Morgan City (0% Hispanic), Greenwood (3.3% Hispanic), Schlater (0% Hispanic), and Sidon (0% Hispanic).

Itta Bena's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Itta Bena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Itta Bena is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Itta Bena ranks 247th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Itta Bena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Itta Bena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Itta Bena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwood (0.7% Native American/Other).

Itta Bena's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Itta Bena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Itta Bena is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Itta Bena ranks 367th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Itta Bena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Itta Bena's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Itta Bena is less Multiracial than neighboring Mississippi Valley State University (2.7% Multiracial), and Greenwood (0.3% 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.