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Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Yalobusha County had 12,375 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 28161.
Yalobusha County is one of the 2 counties of the Oxford, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,375
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,481 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,419
Median household income
$49,151
±$5,867 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$122,300
±$24,981 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$667
±$46 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Yalobusha County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,481 residents in Yalobusha County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,375 for July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,419 over 467 square miles of land.
| Measure | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,419 | 2,946,779 | +52 |
| Households | 4,996±269 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.13 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,504±25 | 1,341,114 | no clear change |
Yalobusha County's population since 2000
From 13,051 in 2000 to 12,375 in 2025: down 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Water Valley with 3,414 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Water Valley | 3,380 | $42,684 |
|---|---|---|
| Coffeeville | 797 | $26,250 |
| OaklandGEOID 2853200 | 462 | $32,697 |
| TillatobaGEOID 2873440 | 95 | $81,932 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Yalobusha County?
The median resident of Yalobusha County is 42.6 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 37.0%.
| Measure | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±1.5 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±0.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9%±0.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.2%±0.8 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 37.0%±1.7 pts | 36.3% | −2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1%±2.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±2.6 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.4%±3.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6%±3.0 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±2.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Yalobusha County earn?
Half of Yalobusha County's 4,996 households earn less than $49,151 a year (±$5,867), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $51,029 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,151±$5,867 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,684±$6,296 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,106±$2,278 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5%±4.8 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.2%±10.4 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±3.4 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.0%±3.8 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Yalobusha County?
Owners occupy 69.3% of Yalobusha County's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $122,300 by its owner (±$24,981). The median renter pays $667 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $122,300±$24,981 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $667±$46 | $954 | −$151 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7%±9.7 pts | 42.1% | +12.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,088±$91 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3%±4.9 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,504±25 | 1,341,114 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.9%±7.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±4.2 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.8%±3.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Yalobusha County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Yalobusha County in 2025 (21 single-family), 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Yalobusha County get to work?
82.8% of Yalobusha County's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.8%±3.7 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±2.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8%±5.0 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±2.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±3.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min±3.7 | 25.6 min | +6.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Yalobusha County's census tracts?
Yalobusha County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,723 (Tract 9501) to $57,692 (Tract 9503.02).
| Tract 950128161950100 | 3,878±395 | $45,723 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950228161950200 | 4,209±315 | $51,488 |
| Tract 9503.0128161950301 | 1,933±267 | $49,239 |
| Tract 9503.0228161950302 | 2,399±383 | $57,692 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Yalobusha County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 31st of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th of 82 |
| Median household income | 43rd of 82 |
| Median home value | 41st of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 82 |
| Median age | 13th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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