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Yazoo County, MS
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Yazoo County, Mississippi.
Population
24,835
Land area
922sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Yazoo County
Yazoo County at a glance
- Yazoo County is 57% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,295, 30% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,800 (9% below Mississippi) and median rent is $790 a month.
- Its largest cities are Yazoo City (10,219), Benton (603) and Bentonia (210).
Local data for Yazoo County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yazoo County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,295
Poverty rate
30.8%
Median home value
$153,800
Prices +7.8% in a year
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
55.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (869), German Americans (483), Scottish Americans (380).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,799
6,248 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,407
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$189M
FY 2026, $7,077 per person
PPP loans
$46.8M
1,597 loans, 5,438 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$161K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Yazoo County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yazoo County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
559
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
271
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yazoo County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.5%
U.S. 33.3% +17.2 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Yazoo County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Yazoo County, MS?
- Yazoo City is the largest city or town in Yazoo County, with about 10,219 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Yazoo County?
- Yazoo County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39039, 39040, 39146, 39162, 39173.
- What is the population of Yazoo County, MS?
- About 24,835 people live in Yazoo County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Yazoo County?
- Yazoo County borders Hinds County, Madison County, Warren County, Attala County, Holmes County, Humphreys County, Sharkey County, Issaquena County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023