Yazoo County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,866, reflecting a -7.36% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Yazoo County is the 45th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,135 and has grown -29.39% since 2010.
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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