Yazoo County, Mississippi
Yazoo County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Yazoo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,065 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,982 inhabitants. Its county seat is Yazoo City. The county was created 201 years ago in 1823.
Quick Facts about Yazoo County
Population : | 26,982 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Mississippi (United States) |
Area : | 934 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
Capital : | Yazoo City |
Establishment : | January 01, 1823 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 14:52:24 (30th October 2024) |
Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Yazoo County is located at 32°46'49"N 90°23'47"W (32.7803100, -90.3964200). It has 7 neighbors: Hinds County, Holmes County, Humphreys County, Issaquena County, Madison County, Sharkey County and Warren County.
Yazoo County map
The largest city of Yazoo County is Yazoo City with a population of 10,869. Other cities include, Bentonia population 410, Eden population 128 and Satartia population 51. See all Yazoo County cities & populated places.
Yazoo County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yazoo County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Yazoo City | 10,869 | City in Mississippi, United States |
Bentonia | 410 | Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Eden | 128 | Place in Mississippi (USA) |
Satartia | 51 | Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Yazoo County
Yazoo County has 7 neighbours.
- Hinds County county in Mississippi, United States
- Holmes County county in Mississippi, United States
- Humphreys County county in Mississippi, United States
- Issaquena County county in Mississippi, United States
- Madison County county in Mississippi, United States
- Sharkey County county in Mississippi, United States
- Warren County county in Mississippi, United States
- Yazoo City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Yazoo County decreased by 4.01% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 28,065 | - | census |
2011 | 28,275 | 0.74% | estimation process |
2012 | 28,336 | 0.22% | estimation process |
2013 | 28,002 | -1.19% | estimation process |
2014 | 27,810 | -0.69% | estimation process |
2015 | 27,424 | -1.41% | estimation process |
2016 | 28,003 | 2.07% | estimation process |
2017 | 28,711 | 2.47% | estimation process |
2018 | 29,163 | 1.55% | estimation process |
2019 | 29,698 | 1.8% | estimation process |
2020 | 26,982 | -10.07% | estimation process |
People born in Yazoo County (5)
People born in Yazoo County, including outlaw Billy Claiborne, minister Beverly Carradine, rancher, farmer, and businessman John Wesley Snyder, .
List
- Randall Pinkston (News correspondent) he was born in 03/03/1950
- W. C. Friley (College president and Baptist clergyman) he was born in 12/07/1845
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |