Yalobusha County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Mississippi
The population of Yalobusha County, Mississippi is 12,439 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $49,171, the median home value is $97,200, and the median age is 42.4.
The population of Yalobusha County has declined 1.3% since 2010 (12,626 → 12,458), a -0.10% annualized rate.
12,439
Population
-0.10%
Annual growth
27
People / sq mi
$49,171
Median Income
$97,200
Median Home Value
Yalobusha County covers 467 sq mi of land at 26.6 people per square mile.
About Yalobusha County, MS
Educational attainment is the headline number in Yalobusha County: 12.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Yalobusha County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 12,439.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $49,171, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.5%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $97,200, with typical rent around $810.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 12.3%, below the national 35.0%. Just 3.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Yalobusha County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Yalobusha County had a population of 12,626 in 2010 and 12,458 in 2024, a -1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,626 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.09%.
12,458
Population (2024)
12,626
Population (2010)
12,626
Peak (2010)
-0.09%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,626 |
| 2011 | 12,518 |
| 2012 | 12,391 |
| 2013 | 12,377 |
| 2014 | 12,304 |
| 2015 | 12,457 |
| 2016 | 12,469 |
| 2017 | 12,449 |
| 2018 | 12,376 |
| 2019 | 12,104 |
| 2020 | 12,436 |
| 2021 | 12,438 |
| 2022 | 12,395 |
| 2023 | 12,369 |
| 2024 | 12,458 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.9% |
| Black or African American | 36.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.4
Median Age
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Male
21.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 21.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $49,171$-5,744 vs state |
| Mean household income | $59,840 |
| Per-capita income | $24,974 |
| Poverty rate | 15.5%+1.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Yalobusha County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.2%
Carpool
86.5%
Public transit
3.7%
Work from home
29.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$97,200$-64,200 vs state
Median home value
$810
Median rent
70.3%
Homeownership rate
6,476
Total housing units
77.8%
Occupied
22.2%
Vacant
29.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.5%
With health insurance
87.1%
With broadband internet
22.1%
Foreign-born
7.5%
Veterans (18+)
20.9%
With a disability
97.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.2%
High School+
12.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yalobusha County, Mississippi has a population of 12,439 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 27 people per square mile.
The population of Yalobusha County has declined 1.3% since 2010 (12,626 → 12,458), a -0.10% annualized rate.
The median household income in Yalobusha County, Mississippi is $49,171, with mean (average) household income of $59,840 and per-capita income of $24,974. 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Yalobusha County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (58.9%), Black or African American (36.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Yalobusha County, Mississippi is 42.4 years. Residents are 52.7% female and 47.3% male.
The median home value in Yalobusha County is $97,200 and median monthly rent is $810. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,476 total housing units, 22.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Yalobusha County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Yalobusha County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.