Yazoo City, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Yazoo City, Mississippi is 10,270 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest city in Mississippi. The median household income is $28,722, the median home value is $93,000, and the median age is 31.6.
The population has declined 13.5% since 2010 (11,458 → 9,913).
10,270
Population
1018
People / sq mi
$28,722
Median Income
$93,000
Median Home Value
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Yazoo City covers 10.1 sq mi of land at 1018 people per square mile.
About Yazoo City, MS
Remote work is unusually rare in Yazoo City: 0.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 10,270 residents, Yazoo City is a city in Mississippi. It ranks #41 among cities in Mississippi by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $28,722, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 39.3%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $93,000, with typical rent around $823.
Yazoo City is among the least college-educated US cities, at 12.1% — below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (0.5%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Yazoo City city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Yazoo City city had a population of 11,458 in 2010 and 9,913 in 2024, a -13.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,643 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -1.02%.
9,913
Population (2024)
11,458
Population (2010)
11,643
Peak (2011)
-1.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,458 |
| 2011 | 11,643 |
| 2012 | 11,632 |
| 2013 | 11,467 |
| 2014 | 11,361 |
| 2015 | 11,248 |
| 2016 | 11,146 |
| 2017 | 11,097 |
| 2018 | 10,914 |
| 2019 | 10,869 |
| 2020 | 10,560 |
| 2021 | 10,405 |
| 2022 | 10,140 |
| 2023 | 10,084 |
| 2024 | 9,913 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 87.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$28,722
Median Household Income
$17,443
Per Capita Income
39.3%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$93,000
Median Home Value
$823
Median Rent
35.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
74.7%
High School+
12.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
81.6%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work From Home
25.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.4%
Foreign Born
99.7%
Non-English at Home
4.4%
Veterans
20.9%
With Disability
86.0%
Health Insurance
79.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Public Administration | 13.8% |
| Retail Trade | 9.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Construction | 1.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yazoo City, Mississippi has a population of 10,270 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest city in Mississippi.
The median household income in Yazoo City, Mississippi is $28,722, with 39.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Yazoo City, Mississippi is $93,000, with median monthly rent at $823 and a homeownership rate of 35.1%.
The median age in Yazoo City, Mississippi is 31.6 years. The population is 46.4% male and 53.6% female.
The population has declined 13.5% since 2010 (11,458 → 9,913).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.