Yazoo County, Mississippi

Total Population: 26,837

County Seat: Yazoo City

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Median Home Value

$129,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$40,974

Across all households

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)57.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)34.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Two or More Races1.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

14.0%

Male

57.7%

Female

42.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.0%

No Health Insurance

13.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

74.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$40,974

Mean Household Income

$56,767

Per Capita Income

$19,469

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

24.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$129,200

Median Rent

$804/mo

Total Housing Units

10,473

Owner-Occupied

55.3%

Renter-Occupied

44.7%

Vacancy Rate

15.1%

Married Couple Households

34.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

41.4%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

73.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28163.