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Yalobusha County

Mississippi · 12,678 residents · 467.151 sq mi
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Yalobusha County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,700. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
12,678
−3%since 2000
from 13,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Yalobusha County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,911
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,315 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,623
+11%since 2000
from $14,953 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(7,827)
Black38.4%(5,006)
Hispanic / Latino1%(127)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(7,942)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60%(7,606)
Black37.6%(4,772)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(151)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0.4%(50)
Diversity Score61.5%(7,796)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?

Yalobusha County, Mississippi has about 12,678 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Yalobusha County, Mississippi earns about $29,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yalobusha County, Mississippi expensive?

In Yalobusha County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Yalobusha County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?

About 26.2% of people in Yalobusha County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yalobusha County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Yalobusha County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 645 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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