2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,095
Issaquena County is a small rural county in Mississippi with a population of 1,095. The median household income is $29,271, 55% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.2%, median home value is $90,700, and 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 82% below the national average.
Population
1,095
2023 estimate
Rank #3181 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$29,271
Household
Rank #3146 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$90,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #3052 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
4.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #3221 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
33.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
40% below Mississippi avg·55% below national avg
Poverty Rate
21% above Mississippi avg·15% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
65% below Mississippi avg·68% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$13,843
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
18.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
29% below Mississippi avg·57% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
68% below Mississippi avg·73% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% below Mississippi avg·13% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% above Mississippi avg·16% above national avg
Housing Units
438
Households
376
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
1.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,821
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
48.1%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
77% below Mississippi avg·82% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
20% below Mississippi avg·24% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
29.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.5%
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