Itta Bena, MS

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):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Itta Bena Almanac

Itta Bena Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Itta Bena Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Itta Bena, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Itta Bena High Schools (2004)

LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
401 LAKESIDE DRIVE
662-254-7762
A Title I school.
Serves 500 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Itta Bena Colleges

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Mississippi Valley State University

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