Yazoo City, Mississippi
Yazoo City: City in Mississippi, United States
About
Yazoo City is a city located in the county of Yazoo in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,403 and a population density of 442 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 10,869 inhabitants.
The city was created 201 years ago in 1823.
Quick Facts about Yazoo City
| Population : | 10,869 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Yazoo County |
| Postal code : | 39194 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 25.8 km2 |
| Named for : | Yazoo |
| Altitude : | 112 feet / 34 meters |
| Capital city : | Yazoo City is capital of Yazoo County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1824 (201 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:15:42 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 421 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -4.91% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Yazoo City is located at 32°51'18"N 90°24'20"W (32.8551300, -90.4056500).
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Official website of Yazoo City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Yazoo City decreased by 4.91% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,403 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,643 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,632 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,467 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,361 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,248 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,146 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,097 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,914 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,869 | -0.41% | estimation process |
People born in Yazoo City (42)
People born in Yazoo City, including actress, model Stella Stevens, judge and congressman Alexander Boarman, African-blues singer and guitarist Robert Petway, .
List
- Haley Barbour (Governor of Mississippi) he was born in 22/10/1947
- Michael Henderson (American musician) he was born in 07/07/1951
- Tammy Thomas (American cyclist) she was born in 01/01/1970
- Lawrence Gordon (American film producer) he was born in 25/03/1936
- Tommy McClennan (American Delta blues singer and guitarist) he was born in 04/01/1905
- James Paul Clarke (American politician (1854-1916)) he was born in 18/08/1854
- Mike Espy (25th United States Secretary of Agriculture) he was born in 30/11/1953
- William J. Mills (19th Governor of New Mexico Territory (1849-1915)) he was born in 11/01/1849
- Willie Bee (American guitarist (1910-1942)) he was born in 01/01/1910
- Clay Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 18/07/1956
- Willie Brown (American football executive and former player and coach (1940-2019)) he was born in 21/03/1942
- Cleveland Buckner (American basketball player) he was born in 17/08/1938
- Fletcher Cox (American football defensive lineman) he was born in 13/12/1990
- Wardell Jackson (basketball player) he was born in 18/07/1951
- Ben Williams (American football player (1954-2020)) he was born in 01/09/1954
- Charlemae Hill Rollins (American librarian) she was born in 20/06/1897
- Elex Price (American football player) he was born in 11/08/1950
- Jerry Moses (American baseball player) he was born in 09/08/1946
Schools in Yazoo City
College & universities near Yazoo City, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175810 | Holmes Community College | Goodman (MS) | 39079 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Yazoo City, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Yazoo City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Yazoo City Post Office | Yazoo City (MS) | 39194 |
Other cities in Yazoo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yazoo County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bentonia | 410 | Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Eden | 128 | Place in Mississippi (USA) |
| Satartia | 51 | Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Yazoo City distances to largest Mississippi cities
