Yalobusha County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yalobusha County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 12,439. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yalobusha County is 42.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yalobusha County is $49,171. This is 10% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $97,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Yalobusha County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yalobusha County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.