Yazoo County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Yazoo County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28163
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 163
Geography
- Land Area
- 922.34 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 934.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.765675
- Longitude
- -90.387928
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,993
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,308
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,430 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 2.3% |
| White | 8,896 | 37.1% |
| Black | 14,211 | 59.2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,786 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 525 | 2.9% |
| White | 7,206 | 39.4% |
| Black | 10,440 | 57.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,835
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $41,493
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,217
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,887 | 39.8% |
| Black | 14,288 | 57.5% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,345
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,973 | 28.7% |
| Republican | 3,463 | 20.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,908 | 51.4% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,659 | 44.2% |
| Female | 9,005 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,593 | 26.5% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 0.9% |
| Black | 12,050 | 69.5% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,989
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 28.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,804 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 16.4% |
| Black | 3,007 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 10.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,143 | 28.0% |
| Female | 2,750 | 30.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,501 (26.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,622 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,485
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $151,075
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $879
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.