Yazoo County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,835 | — | #1,669 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,295 | -47.7% | #3,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.6 years | -0.8% | #2,462 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,800 | -45.4% | #2,179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,179 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.8% | +144.1% | #3,093 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yazoo County has a population of 24,835, making it the #1,669 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Yazoo County is $39,295, ranking #3,084 out of 3,222 counties — 47.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 30.8% and unemployment stands at 9.7%.
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The median home value in Yazoo County is $153,800 (-45.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.3%.
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88.6% of residents in Yazoo County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Yazoo County, Mississippi
Yazoo County, Mississippi has a total population of 24,835, making it the 1,669th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yazoo County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yazoo County is $39,295, which ranks #3,084 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 30.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7%.
The median home value in Yazoo County is $153,800, 45.4% below the national median. Renters in Yazoo County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yazoo County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Yazoo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 57.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (35.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%).
All data for Yazoo 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.