U.S. County · Profile

Yazoo County

25.8KTotal Population
28Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.34%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Yazoo County has a population of 25,796 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Yazoo County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American60.7%15,658
White37.0%9,545
Hispanic or Latino4.0%1,032
Two or More Races1.5%387
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%103
Some Other Race0.3%77
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Yazoo County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,867
43.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$19,836
48.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
29.1%
153.0% above national average
Median Age
36.8 years

Income & Poverty

$41,867Median Household Income
$19,836Per Capita Income
29.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,867$58,124
Families$53,792$64,027
Married-couple Families$53,792$60,247
Nonfamily Households$26,051$28,135

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Yazoo County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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