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 Mayersville. Issaquena is a Native American word which means "Deer River."
As of the census 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 populations were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Communities
• Towns
o Mayersville
o Fitler
o Grace
o Valley Park
Helpful Links
County of Issaquena
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
Issaquena County Local Government Information
South Delta Schools
Western Line Schools
Town of Mayersville
Other Links of Interest
Muddy Waters Site