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Yazoo City

Mississippi · 11,403 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 $20,553. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 3,147 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,300. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,403
−22%since 2000
from 14,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,131 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.7
−3%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Yazoo City
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,553
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,007
+19%since 2000
from $9,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(3,224)
Black69.1%(10,055)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,087)
Asian0.6%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(8,369)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(1,834)
Black82%(9,355)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(79)
Asian0.5%(60)
Other1.4%(161)
Diversity Score38.9%(4,436)
Diversity Score
39
−32%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yazoo City, Mississippi?

Yazoo City, Mississippi has about 11,403 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yazoo City, Mississippi earns about $20,553 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 $70,300, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Yazoo City, Mississippi?

About 12.6% 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 46.7% of people in Yazoo City, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yazoo City, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Yazoo City, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,027 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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