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Yazoo County, Mississippi
Yazoo County, Mississippi. Yazoo County had 22,947 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 14.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 28163.
Yazoo County is one of the 8 counties of the Jackson, MS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,947
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,743 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,835
Median household income
$39,295
±$6,014 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$153,800
±$18,083 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$790
±$110 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Yazoo County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,743 residents in Yazoo County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,947 for July 1, 2025, down 14.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 24,835 over 922 square miles of land.
| Measure | Yazoo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,835 | 2,946,779 | −3,730 |
| Households | 8,767±409 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.10 | 2.49 | −0.47 |
| Housing units | 10,485±139 | 1,341,114 | no clear change |
Yazoo County's population since 2000
From 28,149 in 2000 to 22,947 in 2025: down 18.5%. 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 Yazoo County?
Yazoo County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Yazoo City with 9,867 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Yazoo City | 10,316 | $28,157 |
|---|---|---|
| BentonGEOID 2805340 | 415 | $66,979 |
| BentoniaGEOID 2805380 | 319 | not published |
| EdenGEOID 2821420 | 133 | $53,056 |
| SatartiaGEOID 2865680 | 41 | not published |
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 Yazoo County?
The median resident of Yazoo County is 38.6 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 57.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.9%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yazoo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±0.5 | 38.6 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2% | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.9%±0.1 pts | 55.2% | +1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 57.1%±1.1 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7%±2.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±3.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.5%±3.0 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±2.0 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.6 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 Yazoo County earn?
Half of Yazoo County's 8,767 households earn less than $39,295 a year (±$6,014), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $40,956 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yazoo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,295±$6,014 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,849±$7,056 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,862±$2,744 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.8%±4.7 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.4%±7.9 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.0%±4.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.1%±3.6 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 Yazoo County?
Owners occupy 55.3% of Yazoo County's occupied homes and renters 44.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,800 by its owner (±$18,083). The median renter pays $790 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yazoo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $153,800±$18,083 | $169,800 | +$44,391 |
| Median gross rent | $790±$110 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6%±12.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,299±$121 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.3%±3.5 pts | 70.0% | −7.9 pts |
| Housing units | 10,485±139 | 1,341,114 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.0%±4.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.0%±3.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3%±2.0 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 Yazoo County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Yazoo County in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.5 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 Yazoo County get to work?
81.6% of Yazoo County's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.7%.
| Measure | Yazoo County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.4%±2.6 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7%±3.7 pts | 5.8% | −5.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±3.5 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±3.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5%±2.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min±2.1 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
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 Yazoo County's census tracts?
Yazoo County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $20,724 (Tract 9505) to $90,417 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950128163950100 | 7,378±660 | $46,827 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950228163950200 | 2,555±521 | $35,674 |
| Tract 950328163950300 | 5,081±658 | $26,207 |
| Tract 950428163950400 | 1,582±357 | $90,417 |
| Tract 950528163950500 | 3,378±567 | $20,724 |
| Tract 9506.0128163950601 | 1,864±434 | $56,505 |
| Tract 9506.0228163950602 | 2,997±616 | $47,488 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Yazoo County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 80th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 82 |
| Median household income | 68th of 82 |
| Median home value | 24th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 38th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 82 |
| Median age | 51st 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Yazoo County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.