Yazoo City is a city located in Yazoo County Mississippi. Yazoo City has a 2024 population of 9,580. It is also the county seat of Yazoo County. Yazoo City is currently declining at a rate of -1.78% annually and its population has decreased by -6.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,274 in 2020.
The average household income in Yazoo City is $43,188 with a poverty rate of 44.95%. The median age in Yazoo City is 31.6 years: 28.8 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yazoo City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,975 | 87.39% |
| White | 1,032 | 10.05% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 2.49% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,594 | 2.76 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Non Family | 1,543 | 1.14 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Female | 1,189 | 3.75 | 27 | 73 |
| Married | 813 | 4.43 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 49 | 2.16 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
35.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,096 | 17.68% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 4.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 554 | 8.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 196 | 3.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,432 | 39.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 473 | 7.63% |
| Some College | 1,183 | 19.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,307 | 3,831 | 543 |
| White | 846 | 753 | 207 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,659 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $50,227 |
| High School Graduate | $26,369 | $29,539 | $22,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,000 | $0 | $29,453 |
| Overall | $27,565 | $29,774 | $24,843 |
| Some College | $24,915 | $0 | $23,973 |
$27,565
Average Earnings
$29,774
Average Male
$24,843
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.7% of Yazoo City residents speak only English, while 0.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,862 | 4,214 | 47.55% |
| Multiple | 254 | 183 | 72.05% |
| White | 816 | 70 | 8.58% |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 50% |
44.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.47%
Male Poverty Rate
47.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yazoo City is Multiple, with 72.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yazoo City is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.98% |
| High School | 40.73% |
| Some College | 21.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.06% |
| Female Employed | 29.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.59% |
| Male Employed | 11.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,185 | $49,926 |
| Households | $28,722 | $43,188 |
| Married Families | $51,820 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,967 | $30,052 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.1%
Male Marriage Rate
25.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
232
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 190 | 3.1% |
| White | 99 | 11.69% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 52.5% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.62%
Born in Yazoo City
99.97%
Native Born
0.03%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.03%
Naturalized
99.97% of Yazoo City residents were born in the United States, with 89.62% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,713 | -174 | -1.96% |
| 2028 | 8,887 | -173 | -1.91% |
| 2027 | 9,060 | -173 | -1.87% |
| 2026 | 9,233 | -174 | -1.85% |
| 2025 | 9,407 | -173 | -1.81% |
| 2024 | 9,580 | -174 | -1.78% |
| 2023 | 9,754 | -69 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 9,823 | -293 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 10,116 | -158 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 10,274 | -586 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 10,860 | -73 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 10,933 | -176 | -1.58% |
| 2017 | 11,109 | -44 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 11,153 | -94 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 11,247 | -115 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 11,362 | -106 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 11,468 | -165 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 11,633 | -10 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 11,643 | 184 | 1.61% |
| 2010 | 11,459 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,550 | 2,123 | 17.08% |
| 1990 | 12,427 | 335 | 2.77% |
| 1980 | 12,092 | 404 | 3.46% |
| 1970 | 11,688 | 452 | 4.02% |
| 1960 | 11,236 | 1,490 | 15.29% |
| 1950 | 9,746 | 2,488 | 34.28% |
| 1940 | 7,258 | 1,679 | 30.09% |
| 1930 | 5,579 | 335 | 6.39% |
| 1920 | 5,244 | -1,552 | -22.84% |
| 1910 | 6,796 | 1,852 | 37.46% |
| 1900 | 4,944 | 1,658 | 50.46% |
| 1890 | 3,286 | 744 | 29.27% |
| 1880 | 2,542 | -6,171 | -70.83% |