Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Yalobusha County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Yalobusha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,678 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,982 inhabitants. Its county seat is Water Valley. The county was created 191 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Yalobusha County
| Population : | 11,982 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 495 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 5.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94.4% |
| Altitude : | 394 feet / 120 meters |
| Capital : | Water Valley |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1833 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:02:25 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Yalobusha County is located at 34°1'42"N 89°42'27"W (34.0282100, -89.7076300).
Yalobusha County map
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The largest city of Yalobusha County is Water Valley with a population of 3,221. Other cities include and Coffeeville population 811. See all Yalobusha County cities & populated places.
Yalobusha County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yalobusha County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Water Valley | 3,221 | City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Coffeeville | 811 | Human settlement in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Oakland | 514 | Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi |
- Official Website
Official website of Yalobusha County
Yalobusha County has 1 neighbours.
- Grenada County county in Mississippi, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Yalobusha County decreased by 5.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,678 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,518 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,390 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,377 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,306 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,458 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,461 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,449 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,361 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,108 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,982 | -1.05% | estimation process |
People born in Yalobusha County (2)
People born in Yalobusha County, including blues musician Magic Slim, actor Don Briscoe, .
List
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
