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Yazoo City

Mississippi · 10,316 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 $24,730. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 4,234 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,100. The poverty rate of 44.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,316
−29%since 2000
from 14,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,023 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+12%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Yazoo City
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,730
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,007
+51%since 2000
from $9,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
52.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(1,138)
Black85.6%(8,830)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(76)
Asian0.6%(61)
Other1.7%(174)
Diversity Score31.2%(3,216)
Diversity Score
31
−46%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yazoo City, Mississippi?

Yazoo City, Mississippi has about 10,316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yazoo City, Mississippi earns about $24,730 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 $70,100, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Yazoo City, Mississippi?

About 11.6% 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 44.9% 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 2,114 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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