Issaquena County, Mississippi Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Issaquena County, MS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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F
Health Well below averageAmong the 5 least healthy counties in Mississippi
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F
Income Well below averageLeast wealthy county in Mississippi
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F
Education Well below averageLeast educated county in Mississippi
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Issaquena County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 928 | 2,946,497 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.1 | 60.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -4.30% | -0.18% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.5 | 36.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 350 | 1,145,227 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Issaquena County declined by 56.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 928 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Issaquena County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.4% of residents. That is 4.1 points above Mississippi as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 170 18.3% -3.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 227 24.4% +4.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 226 24.4% +5.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 154 16.6% -1.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Mississippi, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 39.9% of the people living in Issaquena County and men 60.1%.
- Women 39.9% Mississippi 51.5%
- Men 60.1% Mississippi 48.5%
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Economy
Issaquena County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Issaquena County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,857 | $56,669 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.01% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Issaquena County is about 42% lower than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | Issaquena County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $130,069 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $338 | $954 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.0% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Issaquena County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Issaquena County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.4 | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.9 | 43.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,763 | $5,558 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 5.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,135 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 400 | 914 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Mississippi:
Sharkey County (11.9 min), Coahoma County (13.2 min), Leflore County (15.2 min).
Slowest:
Wilkinson County (36.8 min), Tate County (32.8 min), Greene County (32.7 min).
The average commute time in Issaquena County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Mississippi.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Issaquena County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Issaquena County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.0% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.75 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.4), Lafayette County (0.3), Oktibbeha County (0.3).
Lowest:
Issaquena County (0.1), Tallahatchie County (0.2), Greene County (0.2).
Health
Issaquena County has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | Issaquena County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 31.2% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.3% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.8), Lafayette County (0.8), Oktibbeha County (0.8).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7), Sharkey County (0.7).
Issaquena County, MS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Issaquena County, MS compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquena County, MS | 928 | $32,857 #2/2 | — | 18.4 min #2/2 |
| Warren County, MS | 43,020 | $59,098 | $97,454 | 17.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Issaquena County, Mississippi.
How many people live in Issaquena County, Mississippi?
About 928 people live in Issaquena County, Mississippi, in 350 households of 1.7 people on average. The median age is 46.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Issaquena County, Mississippi urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Issaquena County, Mississippi has 2 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 2% of the U.S. average of 86.
How common is a college degree in Issaquena County, Mississippi?
5.0% of adults in Issaquena County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 20), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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