Economy & Jobs — Yazoo City, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $28,157 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$32,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,443 |
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| Poverty Rate | 46.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,068 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18.2% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Home Health | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
