Yalobusha County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,419 | — | #2,325 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,151 | -34.6% | #2,819 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,320 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,300 | -56.6% | #2,623 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $667 | -42.6% | #2,878 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.7% | #2,795 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yalobusha County has a population of 12,419, making it the #2,325 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Yalobusha County is $49,151, ranking #2,819 out of 3,222 counties — 34.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Yalobusha County is $122,300 (-56.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $667/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.
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88.5% of residents in Yalobusha County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.
About Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Yalobusha County, Mississippi has a total population of 12,419, making it the 2,325th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yalobusha County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yalobusha County is $49,151, which ranks #2,819 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Yalobusha County is $122,300, 56.6% below the national median. Renters in Yalobusha County pay a median gross rent of $667 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yalobusha County, 15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.
Yalobusha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.0%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Yalobusha County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.