Yazoo County, MS

County

Demographics of Yazoo

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.3%

Households with Children

34.0%

School Enrollment K-12

2,746

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.2%
Working Age (35-54): 28.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 15.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 23.5%
High School / GED: 34.4%
Some College or Associate's: 26.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.8%
Single Parents: 16.2%
Couples & Adults: 28.3%
Living Alone: 37.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 57.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 10.7%
Puerto Rican: 1.6%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 1.1%
Central American: 6.1%
South American: 1.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 77.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 62.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 47.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.1%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 51.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.4%
Spanish: 5.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 2.0%
Not Enrolled: 79.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Yazoo County

Neighborhoods in Yazoo County

Little Yazoo / Tinsley

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources