Living in Itta Bena, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Itta Bena · Census data 2020–2024
Itta Bena has 1,967 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $36,033 (36% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $87,400, the median rent is $695/month.
Itta Bena at a glance
- Population
- 1,967
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $36,033State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $87,400State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $695/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Itta Bena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 22.7%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Itta Bena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Itta Bena the median home value is $87,400, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,096 a month in housing costs.
Itta Bena median household income
The median household income in Itta Bena is $36,033 and the income per person is $18,195. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Itta Bena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 971
- Owner-occupied
- 31.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.8%
- Vacant
- 19.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.52
Itta Bena demographics
- Population
- 1,967
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 780
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Itta Bena ›
Education in Itta Bena
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Itta Bena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Itta Bena
- Unemployment rate
- 22.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 43.1%
Itta Bena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itta Bena | 1,967 | $36,033 | $87,400 | $695 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 741 | $75,425 | — | $837 |
| Greenwood | 14,086 | $35,473 | $108,900 | $678 |
| Schlater | 187 | $67,847 | — | — |
| Sidon | 186 | $21,979 | $82,900 | — |
| Moorhead | 1,439 | $34,625 | $82,000 | $636 |
| Sunflower | 976 | $19,951 | $77,600 | $434 |
| Cruger | 368 | $32,478 | $77,900 | $1,081 |
| Doddsville | 260 | $24,273 | $131,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Itta Bena, MS?
The median household income in Itta Bena is $36,033, 36% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Itta Bena?
The median home value in Itta Bena is $87,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Itta Bena?
The median gross rent in Itta Bena is $695 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Itta Bena, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 22.7%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Itta Bena?
The median age in Itta Bena is 37.4 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Itta Bena?
The average commute to work in Itta Bena is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Itta Bena?
The unemployment rate in Itta Bena is 22.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Itta Bena?
13.3% of adults in Itta Bena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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