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Itta Bena, MS
City in Leflore County, Mississippi.
Population
1,967
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,394
ZIP codes
0
Itta Bena and its ZIP codes
Itta Bena at a glance
- Itta Bena is about 22 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,033, 36% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,400 (49% below Mississippi) and median rent is $695 a month.
Local data for Itta Bena, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Itta Bena, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,033
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$87,400
Median rent
$695/mo
Homeownership
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (87), Irish Americans (16), German Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leflore County. PPP loans are for Itta Bena.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,584
12,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,765
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $7,218 per person
How people get to work
Itta Bena, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Itta Bena, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
528
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Itta Bena, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.8%
U.S. 33.3% +15.5 pts
Diabetes
26.0%
U.S. 12.1% +13.9 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Itta Bena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Morgan CityTown | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenwoodCity | 8.6 mi | 12.3 |
| SidonTown | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| SchlaterTown | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| MoorheadCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| SunflowerTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CrugerTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| InvernessTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| IndianolaCity | 19 mi | 8.6 |
| RulevilleCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| IsolaTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| TchulaTown | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| GlendoraVillage | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| CarrolltonTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Itta Bena, MS in?
- Itta Bena is in Leflore County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Itta Bena, MS?
- About 1,967 people live in Itta Bena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Itta Bena?
- Nearby places include Mississippi Valley State University (1.7 mi), Morgan City (8.5 mi), Greenwood (8.6 mi), Sidon (9.2 mi), Schlater (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023