Yalobusha County, MS elected officials: supervisors, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Yalobusha County: 21 seats on 11 elected bodies.
Board of Supervisors
Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Supervisor, District 1 | Cayce Washington source |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Kenneth E. Rogers source |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Kenny Harmon source |
| Supervisor, District 4 | Eddie B. Harris source |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Gaylon Gray source |
County officers
Yalobusha County Constables
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Constable, District 1 | Ralph Horton source |
| Constable, District 2 | Randy Simmons source |
Yalobusha County Election Commission
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Election Commissioner, District 1 | Colleen Craven source |
| Election Commissioner, District 2 | Missy Kimzey source |
| Election Commissioner, District 3 | Brad Willingham source |
| Election Commissioner, District 4 | Gerald Booker source |
| Election Commissioner, District 5 | Vivian Simmons source |
Yalobusha County Justice Court Judges
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Justice Court Judge, District 1 | Janet Caulder source |
| Justice Court Judge, District 2 | Trent Howell source |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Chancery Clerk | Donald Gray source |
| Circuit Clerk | Daryl Burney source |
| Coroner | Ronnie W. Stark source |
| County Prosecuting Attorney | Gail Barton source |
| Sheriff | Jerimaine D. Gooch source |
| Tax Assessor | Michael Loyd Walton source |
| Tax Collector | Michael Loyd Walton source |
How many local governments Yalobusha County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 13 local governments in Yalobusha County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 3 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 7 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Yalobusha County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.7% · White 57.2% · Black 37% · Asian 0.2% · Other or more than one race 3.9% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Yalobusha County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.5% | 185 | 5,083 | 5,268 |
| August 2026 | 3.3% | 168 | 4,999 | 5,167 |
| July 2026 | 3.7% | 191 | 4,984 | 5,175 |
| June 2026 | 4.0% | 208 | 5,029 | 5,237 |
| May 2026 | 3.3% | 172 | 5,092 | 5,264 |
| April 2026 | 2.8% | 150 | 5,182 | 5,332 |
| March 2026 | 3.7% | 197 | 5,121 | 5,318 |
| February 2026 | 4.2% | 225 | 5,149 | 5,374 |
| January 2026 | 3.6% | 186 | 5,007 | 5,193 |
| December 2025 | 3.2% | 172 | 5,158 | 5,330 |
| November 2025 | 3.5% | 186 | 5,171 | 5,357 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.7% | 200 | 5,209 | 5,409 |
| August 2025 | 4.3% | 227 | 5,026 | 5,253 |
| July 2025 | 4.2% | 218 | 4,975 | 5,193 |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | 225 | 5,016 | 5,241 |
| May 2025 | 3.6% | 184 | 4,991 | 5,175 |
| April 2025 | 3.2% | 168 | 5,135 | 5,303 |
| March 2025 | 3.6% | 193 | 5,148 | 5,341 |
| February 2025 | 4.0% | 215 | 5,163 | 5,378 |
| January 2025 | 3.9% | 201 | 5,014 | 5,215 |
| December 2024 | 3.6% | 186 | 5,038 | 5,224 |
| November 2024 | 3.5% | 183 | 5,024 | 5,207 |
| October 2024 | 3.2% | 168 | 5,075 | 5,243 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.8% | 199 | 5,091 | 5,290 |
| 2024 | 3.3% | 172 | 5,003 | 5,175 |
| 2023 | 3.3% | 170 | 4,926 | 5,096 |
| 2022 | 3.8% | 193 | 4,893 | 5,086 |
| 2021 | 5.2% | 270 | 4,927 | 5,197 |
| 2020 | 7.4% | 379 | 4,743 | 5,122 |
| 2019 | 5.6% | 293 | 4,974 | 5,267 |
| 2018 | 4.9% | 262 | 5,124 | 5,386 |
| 2017 | 5.3% | 284 | 5,034 | 5,318 |
| 2016 | 6.2% | 315 | 4,799 | 5,114 |
Police in Yalobusha County
Police staffing
Agencies counted (4), 2024
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Valley Police Department | 9 | 2 | 3,384 |
| Yalobusha County Sheriff's Office | 6 | 1 | 7,801 |
| Oakland Police Department | 1 | 2 | 453 |
| Coffeeville Police Department | 2 | 0 | 769 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Yalobusha County Chancery Clerk?
- Donald Gray is the Chancery Clerk of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Circuit Clerk?
- Daryl Burney is the Circuit Clerk of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Constable, District 1?
- Ralph Horton is the Constable, District 1 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Constable, District 2?
- Randy Simmons is the Constable, District 2 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Coroner?
- Ronnie W. Stark is the Coroner of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Gail Barton is the County Prosecuting Attorney of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Election Commissioner, District 1?
- Colleen Craven is the Election Commissioner, District 1 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Election Commissioner, District 2?
- Missy Kimzey is the Election Commissioner, District 2 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Election Commissioner, District 3?
- Brad Willingham is the Election Commissioner, District 3 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Election Commissioner, District 4?
- Gerald Booker is the Election Commissioner, District 4 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Election Commissioner, District 5?
- Vivian Simmons is the Election Commissioner, District 5 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Justice Court Judge, District 1?
- Janet Caulder is the Justice Court Judge, District 1 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Justice Court Judge, District 2?
- Trent Howell is the Justice Court Judge, District 2 of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Sheriff?
- Jerimaine D. Gooch is the Sheriff of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Tax Assessor?
- Michael Loyd Walton is the Tax Assessor of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Yalobusha County Tax Collector?
- Michael Loyd Walton is the Tax Collector of Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- Who are the Yalobusha County commissioners?
- Cayce Washington (Supervisor, District 1); Kenneth E. Rogers (Supervisor, District 2); Kenny Harmon (Supervisor, District 3); Eddie B. Harris (Supervisor, District 4); Gaylon Gray (Supervisor, District 5).
- What is the population of Yalobusha County?
- About 12,419 people, with a median age of 42.6; the median household income is $49,151 and 21.5% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Yalobusha County?
- 3.5% in September 2026 (preliminary): 185 people unemployed in a labor force of 5,268, against 3.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Yalobusha County?
- 13 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 2 school district and 7 special district governments.
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