Yazoo City
City in Yazoo County, Mississippi
Yazoo City is a city in Yazoo County, Mississippi, with 10,316 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Benton, 8.9 miles E.
- 10,316residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.1 km²
- 1,023 / sq mipopulation density
- 39194ZIP code
About Yazoo City
Yazoo City is a city in and the county seat of Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States. It was named after the Yazoo River, which, in turn was named by the French explorer Robert de La Salle in 1682 as "Rivière des Yazous" in reference to the Yazoo tribe living near the river's mouth. Yazoo City is the principal city of the Yazoo City Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Jackson–Yazoo City Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Yazoo City had a population of 10,316.
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Living in Yazoo City
- Median household income
- $28,157
- Median home value
- $103,000
- Median rent
- $767/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Yazoo City had 10,316 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,316 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,023 per sq mi (395 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yazoo City at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Yazoo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,316 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.08 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8622° N, 90.4080° W |
| ZIP code | 39194 |
| Official website | yazoo.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2881520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yazoo City
- Benton8.9 mi E
- Eden9.7 mi NE
- Louise13.4 mi NW
- Bentonia15.3 mi S
- Satartia15.4 mi SW
- Silver City16.8 mi N
- Kearney Park19.5 mi S
- Belzoni22.5 mi N
- Flora22.7 mi S
- Tchula24.6 mi NE
- Anguilla25.5 mi W
- Pickens25.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Yazoo City
What county is Yazoo City in?
Yazoo City is in Yazoo County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Yazoo City, MS?
10,316 people lived in Yazoo City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yazoo City, MS?
The ZIP code of Yazoo City is 39194.
What is the elevation of Yazoo City?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yazoo City?
Benton (8.9 mi), Eden (9.7 mi), Louise (13.4 mi), Bentonia (15.3 mi), Satartia (15.4 mi).
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