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Itta Bena, MS


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Itta Bena, Mississippi

Itta Bena, Mississippi, in Leflore county, is 83 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 115 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 2,208 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Itta Bena

In Itta Bena, about 34% of adults are married. The faces of Itta Bena are those of its large families. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Itta Bena.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Itta Bena had a median family income of $24,271.

Political Inclinations

Itta Bena folks tended to give their money ($300) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Itta Bena Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Itta Bena that were owner-occupied was 56%.

Commuting

In Itta Bena, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Itta Bena strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Itta Bena Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Itta Bena Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Itta Bena, MS

Comparing Itta Bena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population13
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home25
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone32
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