Yazoo County's estimated 2026 population is 19,866 with a growth rate of -7.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yazoo County is the 45th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,135 and has seen a growth of -29.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Yazoo County includes 58.11% Black or African American, 39.33% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (58.11%)
White (39.33%)
Two or more races (1.89%)
Other race (0.38%)
Native American (0.24%)
Asian (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,594 | 58.11% |
| White | 10,556 | 39.33% |
| Two or more races | 508 | 1.89% |
| Other race | 101 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Yazoo County's average per capita income is $28,247. Household income levels show a median of $40,974. The poverty rate stands at 31.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,769 | - |
| Families | $54,480 | $66,903 |
| Households | $40,974 | $56,767 |
| Non Families | $22,939 | $35,908 |
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