Itta Bena
City in Leflore County, Mississippi
Itta Bena is a city in Leflore County, Mississippi, with 1,679 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mississippi Valley State University, 1.3 miles NW.
- 1,679residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 1,190 / sq mipopulation density
- 38941ZIP code
About Itta Bena
Itta Bena is a city in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Itta Bena had a population of 1,679. The town's name is derived from the Choctaw phrase iti bina, meaning "forest camp". Itta Bena is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area. It developed as a trading center of an area of cotton plantations.
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Living in Itta Bena
- Median household income
- $36,033
- Median home value
- $87,400
- Median rent
- $695/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Itta Bena had 1,679 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,679 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,190 per sq mi (459 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Itta Bena at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Leflore County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,679 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.41 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5053° N, 90.3264° W |
| ZIP code | 38941 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2835260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Itta Bena
- Mississippi Valley State University1.3 mi NW
- Greenwood7.4 mi E
- Morgan City8.8 mi S
- Schlater9.4 mi N
- Sidon9.6 mi SE
- Moorhead11.1 mi W
- Sunflower12.4 mi W
- Cruger13.6 mi SE
- Doddsville15.5 mi NW
- Inverness18.5 mi SW
- Indianola18.7 mi W
- Ruleville19.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Itta Bena
What county is Itta Bena in?
Itta Bena is in Leflore County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Itta Bena, MS?
1,679 people lived in Itta Bena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Itta Bena, MS?
The ZIP code of Itta Bena is 38941.
What is the elevation of Itta Bena?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Itta Bena?
Mississippi Valley State University (1.3 mi), Greenwood (7.4 mi), Morgan City (8.8 mi), Schlater (9.4 mi), Sidon (9.6 mi).
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