Yazoo County's estimated 2026 population is 22,728 with a growth rate of -0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yazoo County is the 39th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,135 and has seen a growth of -19.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 37.3 years
There are 19,151 adults, (3,780 of whom are seniors) in Yazoo County.
Female: 11,203 (45.1%)
Male: 13,632 (54.9%)
The racial composition of Yazoo County includes 57.53% Black or African American, 39.81% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,288 | 57.53% |
| White | 9,887 | 39.81% |
| Two or more races | 433 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 191 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.06% |
Yazoo County's average per capita income is $29,537. Household income levels show a median of $39,295. The poverty rate stands at 30.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,667 | - |
| Families | $56,949 | $71,876 |
| Households | $39,295 | $62,849 |
| Non Families | $24,630 | $44,905 |
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