The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Itawamba county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 42.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 1.5%. The overall influence score for Itawamba is 8.
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Itawamba County is located in northeast Mississippi. As of the 2010 Census, the population of Itawamba County was 23,401. The racial makeup of the county was 78.0% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Itawamba County was $37,262, compared to the median income for Mississippi as a whole which was $39,000. The median age for Itawamba County was 38 years old.
Living conditions in Itawamba County are generally considered to be lower than the national average. The poverty rate in Itawamba County is 23%, which is higher than both the state and national averages. The unemployment rate in the county is also higher than both the state and national averages at 6%.
In terms of housing, a majority of homes in Itawamba County are owner-occupied (81%), while 19% are renter-occupied. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in Itawamba County is $97,400.
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