Yalobusha County, Mississippi

Total Population: 12,439

County Seat: Water Valley

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Median Home Value

$97,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,171

Across all households

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)57.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)36.6%
Two or More Races3.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.8%

65 Years and Over

21.4%

Male

47.3%

Female

52.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

12.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,171

Mean Household Income

$59,840

Per Capita Income

$24,974

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$97,200

Median Rent

$810/mo

Total Housing Units

6,476

Owner-Occupied

70.3%

Renter-Occupied

29.7%

Vacancy Rate

22.2%

Married Couple Households

41.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.1%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

76.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28161.