Itta Bena, Mississippi
Itta Bena: city in Mississippi
About
Itta Bena is a city located in the county of Leflore in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,049 and a population density of 544 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,795 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Itta Bena
| Population | 1,795 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Leflore County |
| Postal code | 38941 |
| Phone Area Codes | 662 |
| Area | 3.77 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.4951,-90.3198 |
| Altitude | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:28:59 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 476 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Itta Bena is located at 33°29'42"N 90°19'11"W (33.4951200, -90.3198100).
Itta Bena map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Itta Bena decreased by 14.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,049 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,024 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,011 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,003 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,983 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,944 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,910 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,871 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,839 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,809 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,795 | -0.78% | estimation process |
People born in Itta Bena (9)
People born in Itta Bena, including politician and former mayor of the District of Columbia Marion Barry, Chicago blues singer and guitarist Luther Johnson, 1960s Civil Rights Movement Leader James Bevel, .
More notable people
- Jimmy Lewis (American musician) he was born in 19/11/1937
- Pervis Spann (music promoter) he was born in 16/08/1932
- Smoky Babe (American acoustic blues guitarist and singer) he was born in 01/01/1927
- Euvester Simpson (US voting rights activist and contributor to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s) she was born in 12/12/1946
- Andre Allen (American-football player (1973-)) he was born in 24/06/1973
- Sam Hindsman (American football, basketball, and baseball coach) he was born in 31/10/1917
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Itta Bena, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176044 | Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena (MS) | 38941-1400 |
| 176008 | Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead (MS) | 38761 |
| 175616 | Delta State University | Cleveland (MS) | 38733 |
| 491729 | Goshen School of Cosmetology | Cleveland (MS) | 38732-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Itta Bena, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Itta Bena.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Itta Bena Post Office | Itta Bena (MS) | 38941 |
Other cities in Leflore County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leflore County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sidon | 461 | Human settlement in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Schlater | 280 | Town of the United States |
| Morgan City | 236 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Itta Bena distances to largest Mississippi cities