Issaquena County, Mississippi
Issaquena County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Issaquena County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,406 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,220 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mayersville. The county was created 180 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Issaquena County
| Population : | 1,220 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 1406 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 6.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 93.6% |
| Altitude : | 92 feet / 28 meters |
| Capital : | Mayersville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1844 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:42:51 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Issaquena County is located at 32°44'29"N 90°59'21"W (32.7413900, -90.9892100). It has 3 neighbors: Sharkey County, Warren County and Washington County.
Issaquena County map
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Issaquena County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Issaquena County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mayersville | 517 | Town in Mississippi, US |
Issaquena County has 3 neighbours.
- Sharkey County county in Mississippi, United States
- Warren County county in Mississippi, United States
- Washington County county in Mississippi, United States
- Mayersville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Issaquena County decreased by 15.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,406 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,388 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,396 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,406 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,387 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,337 | -3.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,326 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,341 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,307 | -2.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,327 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,220 | -8.77% | estimation process |
People born in Issaquena County (1)
US Army officer Wade Hampton II was born in Issaquena County
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 |
