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Itawamba County, MS
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
Population
24,036
Land area
533sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Itawamba County
Itawamba County at a glance
- Itawamba County is 28% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,546, close to the Mississippi median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,400 (16% below Mississippi) and median rent is $811 a month.
- Its largest cities are Fulton (4,576), Mantachie (1,950) and Kirkville (356).
Local data for Itawamba County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Itawamba County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,546
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$142,400
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,372), German Americans (1,315), Scottish Americans (445).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,410
5,986 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $6,995 per person
PPP loans
$42.6M
760 loans, 5,166 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Itawamba County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Itawamba County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
420
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Itawamba County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Itawamba County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Itawamba County, MS?
- Fulton is the largest city or town in Itawamba County, with about 4,576 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Itawamba County?
- Itawamba County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38843, 38847, 38855, 38858, 38876.
- What is the population of Itawamba County, MS?
- About 24,036 people live in Itawamba County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Itawamba County?
- Itawamba County borders Lee County, Monroe County, Franklin County, AL, Marion County, AL, Prentiss County, Tishomingo County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023