Population 16,809 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Yazoo City
Household size in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.09 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Yazoo City average 2.87 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.09, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.2, the median age in Yazoo City is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 31.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Yazoo City: 20.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 10.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Yazoo City has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Mississippi cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Yazoo City
Renters in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.2% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.6% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Yazoo City rent: 59.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has risen 12.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Yazoo City: 17.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Yazoo City is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $649 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $679 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $862 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$329 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Yazoo City costs $862 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $329 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Yazoo City
Bachelor's degrees in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Yazoo City have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.1% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.4% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Yazoo City never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Yazoo City
| Period | Yazoo City | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Yazoo City runs well above the national rate: 11.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 11.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Yazoo City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yazoo City | 2.87 | 39.2 | 20.4% | 59.7% | 17.8% | 1987 | $862 | 13.2% | 75.4% | 11.1% |
| Lake City | 2.69 | 41.3 | 14.7% | 18.8% | 14.3% | 1988 | $644 | 20.6% | 82.2% | 5.7% |
| Pierce Crossroad | 2.35 | 47.6 | 14.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | 2001 | $767 | 38.2% | 94.7% | 10.6% |
| Tinsley | 2.07 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 29.5% | 11.6% | 1981 | $1,061 | 27.9% | 90.1% | 8.9% |
| Carter | 2.31 | 38.5 | 19.0% | 24.9% | 8.8% | 1981 | $643 | 5.7% | 70.7% | 2.9% |
| Eden | 2.18 | 49.7 | 10.9% | 26.8% | 16.9% | 1989 | $886 | 16.2% | 81.1% | 1.3% |
| Valley | 2.26 | 48.3 | 10.4% | 28.6% | 10.2% | 1984 | $993 | 16.0% | 93.4% | 0.1% |
| Benton | 2.08 | 50.6 | 13.3% | 19.1% | 18.4% | 1987 | $1,010 | 25.0% | 86.3% | 3.0% |
| Nod | 1.82 | 39.4 | 23.6% | 5.5% | 21.3% | 1990 | $1,032 | 25.6% | 89.9% | 1.7% |
| Patosi | 2.35 | 47.6 | 14.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | 2001 | $767 | 38.2% | 94.7% | 10.6% |
| Louise | 2.20 | 40.8 | 24.3% | 22.4% | 14.5% | 1983 | $737 | 15.8% | 85.4% | 15.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Yazoo City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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