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Issaquena County, MS
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Issaquena County, Mississippi.
Population
928
Land area
413sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Issaquena County
Issaquena County at a glance
- Issaquena County is 96% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,429, 44% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,800 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $339 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mayersville (196), Valley Park (95) and Grace (91).
Local data for Issaquena County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Issaquena County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,429
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$110,800
Median rent
$339/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (19), German Americans (19), Puerto Ricans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
8.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,048
190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$27,264
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.17M
FY 2026, $4,608 per person
PPP loans
$34.3M
897 loans, 4,964 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$115K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Issaquena County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Issaquena County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
180
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
83
10.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Issaquena County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Issaquena County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Issaquena County, MS?
- Mayersville is the largest city or town in Issaquena County, with about 196 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Issaquena County?
- Issaquena County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38745, 39113, 39159, 39177, 39183.
- What is the population of Issaquena County, MS?
- About 928 people live in Issaquena County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Issaquena County?
- Issaquena County borders Warren County, Washington County, Yazoo County, Chicot County, AR, East Carroll Parish, LA, Sharkey County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023