Itawamba County, Mississippi
Itawamba County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Itawamba County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,401 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,261 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fulton. The county was created 190 years ago in 1835.
County Snapshot
Itawamba County at a glance
Itawamba County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Mississippi counties
82
Open related pagesLargest city
GreenwoodPopulation 13,457
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Itawamba County
| Population | 23,261 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 1400 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.2800,-88.3613 |
| Named for | Levi Colbert |
| Altitude | 351 feet / 107 meters |
| Capital | Fulton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:26:34 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Itawamba County is located at 34°16'48"N 88°21'41"W (34.2799900, -88.3613200). It has 6 neighbors: Franklin County, Marion County, Lee County, Monroe County, Prentiss County and Tishomingo County.
Itawamba County map
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The largest city of Itawamba County is Greenwood with a population of 13,457. Other cities include, Fulton population 3,846, Mantachie population 1,119, Oakland population 492 and Tremont population 465. See all Itawamba County cities & populated places.
Itawamba County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Itawamba County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 13,457 | County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States |
| Fulton | 3,846 | City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi |
| Mantachie | 1,119 | City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Oakland | 492 | Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi |
| Tremont | 465 | Human settlement in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Itawamba County
Official Website- Fulton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Itawamba County decreased by 0.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,401 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,269 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,299 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,373 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,397 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,543 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,416 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,499 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,461 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,390 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,261 | -0.55% | estimation process |
People born in Itawamba County (6)
People born in Itawamba County, including rockabilly singer and songwriter Jumpin' Gene Simmons, lawyer and politician John Elliott Rankin, lawyer Finis L. Bates, .
More notable people
- Walter Williams (American centenarian) he was born in 14/11/1854
- Cornelius Hankins (American painter and educator) he was born in 12/07/1863
- Tranny Lee Gaddy (American-football player (1894-1975)) he was born in 08/01/1894
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |