Issaquena County, Mississippi

Infobox U.S. County
county = Issaquena County
state = Mississippi




map size = 150
founded = 1844
seat = Mayersville | largest city wl = Mayersville | city type = Town
area_total_sq_mi =441
area_land_sq_mi =413
area_water_sq_mi =28
area percentage = 6.41%
census yr = 2000
pop = 2274
density_km2 =2
web =
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Issaquena County is a county located in the Mississippi Delta region of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 2,274. In population, it is the smallest county in Mississippi. Its county seat is MayersvilleGR|6. Issaquena is a Native American word which means "Deer River".

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 441 square miles (1,143 km²), of which, 413 square miles (1,070 km²) of it is land and 28 square miles (73 km²) of it (6.41%) is water.

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Adjacent counties

*Washington County (north)
*Sharkey County (northeast)
*Yazoo County (east)
*Warren County (south)
*East Carroll Parish, Louisiana (west)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,274 people, 726 households, and 509 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 877 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 36.32% White, 62.75% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.22% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 0.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

USCensusPop
1850= 4478
1860= 7831
1870= 6887
1880= 10004
1890= 12318
1900= 10400
1910= 10560
1920= 7618
1930= 5734
1940= 6433
1950= 4966
1960= 3576
1970= 2737
1980= 2513
1990= 1909
2000= 2274
estyear=2007
estimate=1675
footnote= [http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ms190090.txt MS Counties 1900-1990]

There were 726 households out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.60% were married couples living together, 16.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the county the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 19.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 113.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 130.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $19,936, and the median income for a family was $23,913. Males had a median income of $23,167 versus $17,115 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,581. About 25.90% of families and 33.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.20% of those under age 18 and 41.00% of those age 65 or over.

Issaquena County has the second lowest per capita income in Mississippi and the 36th lowest in the United States.

Of Note:Just before the Civil War, Issaquena County had the highest concentration of slaves at 92.5%. 115 owners held 7,244 slaves.

Communities

*Towns
**Mayersville

*Unincorporated places
**Fitler
**Grace
**Valley Park

Education

There are no schools located in Issaquena County. Students attend campuses in neighboring Sharkey and Washington counties.

*Public School Districts
**South Delta School District – Based in Rolling Fork; Serves most of Issaquena County including Mayersville.
**Western Line School District – Based in Avon; Serves northwestern portion of Issaquena County.

*Private Schools
**Sharkey-Issaquena Academy – Located in Rolling Fork; Enrollment open to Issaquena County residents.

Famous Natives

*Muddy Waters, Blues Musician (1915-1983)

References

External links

* [http://www.mississippicourthouses.com/issaquena/ Issaquena County Courthouse Pictures]