Yazoo County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Yazoo County, Mississippi
Yazoo County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
24,835
Median Age
38.6
Male Median
37.3
Female Median
41.5
Yazoo County, Mississippi Population Growth

Yazoo County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -12.6%%.
-12.6%% Growth
Yazoo County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Yazoo County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.6 | 24,835 |
| 2023 | 38.4 | 26,837 |
| 2022 | 36.8 | 27,467 |
| 2021 | 36.4 | 27,924 |
| 2020 | 35.8 | 28,511 |
| 2019 | 36.1 | 28,565 |
| 2018 | 35.7 | 27,974 |
| 2017 | 35.7 | 27,496 |
| 2016 | 35.6 | 27,719 |
| 2015 | 35.8 | 27,911 |
| 2014 | 36.0 | 28,076 |
| 2013 | 35.5 | 28,122 |
| 2012 | 35.4 | 28,220 |
| 2011 | 35.3 | 28,238 |
| 2010 | 34.8 | 28,402 |
Yazoo County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 17.0% |
| 18–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–54 | 28.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65+ | 15.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Yazoo County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 61.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 24.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Yazoo County, Mississippi
The median age in Yazoo County, Mississippi is 38.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Yazoo County, Mississippi is 24,835.
In Yazoo County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Yazoo County, Mississippi is aging.