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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Yazoo City

Mississippi · 14,550 residents · 10.084 sq mi
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Yazoo City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,893. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,500. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,550
+17%since 1990
from 12,430 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,443 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,233 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+7%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Yazoo City
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,893
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,573 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,251
+25%since 1990
from $7,399 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.2%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 44.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$348
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
55.9%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
44.1% rent
2.4
−18%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(4,371)
Black64.4%(8,005)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.1%(7,224)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(3,224)
Black69.1%(10,055)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,087)
Asian0.6%(82)
Diversity Score57.5%(8,369)
58
−1%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.1%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+2%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yazoo City, Mississippi?

Yazoo City, Mississippi has about 14,550 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Yazoo City, Mississippi?

The typical household in Yazoo City, Mississippi earns about $19,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yazoo City, Mississippi expensive?

In Yazoo City, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $48,500, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Yazoo City, Mississippi?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Yazoo City, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yazoo City, Mississippi?

About 40.2% of people in Yazoo City, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yazoo City, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Yazoo City, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,120 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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