County profile · Mississippi
Yazoo County, MS market data
How Yazoo County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 22,947
- −14.0% since 2020
- Households
- 8,767
- Median household income
- $39,295
- +18.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $153,800
- Jobs located here
- 5,548
- Highest market score
- 55
- Insurance agencies, #935 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Yazoo County has an estimated 22,947 people and 8,767 households. Population estimates show Yazoo County declined 14.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Yazoo County is $39,295, 51% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Yazoo County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Of the business types scored in Yazoo County, insurance agencies (55), auto repair shops (50) and medical and dental practices (48) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #935 of 2,272 scored counties.
Yazoo County is part of the Jackson metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (85% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Yazoo County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Yazoo County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #935 of 2,272 | 7 | 8.0 | $2.7M | 213 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 50 | #1,166 of 2,378 | 8 | 9.1 | $819K | 184 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,255 of 2,394 | 27 | 30.8 | $284K | 186 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #1,031 of 1,886 | 5 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 156 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #1,720 of 2,210 | 11 | 12.5 | $1.2M | 136 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 33 | #1,908 of 2,401 | 25 | 28.5 | $262K | 98 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #1,779 of 2,222 | 11 | 12.5 | $2.3M | 74 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 31 | #1,608 of 2,070 | 5 | 5.7 | $9M | 96 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 30 | #2,132 of 2,385 | 31 | 35.4 | $195K | 92 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 29 | #1,540 of 1,769 | 5 | 5.7 | $1.2M | 138 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 29 | #1,736 of 2,087 | 9 | 10.3 | $1.5M | 115 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,119 of 2,405 | 46 | 52.5 | $543K | 82 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 26 | #1,879 of 2,088 | 6 | 6.8 | $659K | 100 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 26 | #2,157 of 2,405 | 84 | 95.8 | $297K | 80 | 26 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 25 | #1,484 of 1,656 | 9 | 10.3 | $853K | 48 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,176 of 2,358 | 12 | 13.7 | $1.8M | 77 | 17 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 19 | #1,992 of 2,063 | 9 | 10.3 | $2.8M | 75 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 18 | #2,135 of 2,200 | 10 | 11.4 | $586K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 17 | #2,254 of 2,339 | 15 | 17.1 | $402K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 17 | #2,263 of 2,402 | 22 | 25.1 | $2M | 60 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,103 of 2,261 | 13 | 14.8 | $3.4M | 44 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 15 | #1,444 of 1,472 | 6 | 6.8 | $211K | 31 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 14 | #1,867 of 1,889 | 11 | 12.5 | $2.3M | 55 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 2 | #1,351 of 1,356 | 7 | 8.0 | $862K | 46 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 2 | #1,450 of 1,451 | 6 | 6.8 | $1.1M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $647K | 65 | 5 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $989K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $1.5M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | Index only | 626 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $6.4M | 264 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $8.3M | 164 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $2M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $19.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $13.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Yazoo County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.5M | $747 | 78 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.9M | $2,503 | 96 |
| Food away from home | $25M | $2,847 | 70 |
| Groceries | $44.8M | $5,106 | 81 |
| Personal care products and services | $6M | $688 | 68 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $295 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4M | $451 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.7M | $875 | 68 |
| Pets | $5.9M | $668 | 73 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.1M | $1,498 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.7M | $2,137 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.2M | $2,193 | 73 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.2M | $1,168 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $108.4M | $12,369 | 74 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Yazoo County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 22,947−14.0% since 2020
- Households
- 8,767
- Median age
- 39.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 55%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 922 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 27
- Median household income
- $39,295+18.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $62,849
- Median home value
- $153,800
- Jobs located here
- 5,548
- Daytime population
- 21,413Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Yazoo County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Yazoo County at 22,947 people in 2025, down 14.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,767 households. Median household income rose 18.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Yazoo County, MS spend?
Households in Yazoo County spend about $108.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $44.8M on groceries and $25M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Yazoo County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Yazoo County, MS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Yazoo County are for insurance agencies (55), auto repair shops (50) and medical and dental practices (48). Yazoo County ranks #935 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Yazoo County, MS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Yazoo County is $39,295 a year, 51% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 14.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $153,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Yazoo County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (85% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 25 of the 56 business types have a score in Yazoo County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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