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Yazoo County

Mississippi · 28,065 residents · 922.339 sq mi
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Yazoo County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,356. 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 $70,500. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
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
28,065
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+4%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Yazoo County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,356
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,795 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,339
+19%since 2000
from $12,062 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(11,558)
Black53.6%(15,074)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,233)
Asian0.3%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(18,880)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(10,477)
Black56.6%(15,893)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,301)
Asian0.4%(124)
Other1.7%(465)
Diversity Score68%(19,080)
Diversity Score
68
+1%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% 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
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

Yazoo County, Mississippi has about 28,065 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yazoo County, Mississippi earns about $27,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yazoo County, Mississippi expensive?

In Yazoo County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Yazoo County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

About 33.0% of people in Yazoo County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yazoo County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Yazoo County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,559 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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