Lafayette County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,327 | — | #914 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,185 | -10.6% | #1,416 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.7 years | -21.1% | #3,165 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $315,400 | +11.9% | #550 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,085 | -6.7% | #755 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | +47.2% | #2,525 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lafayette County has a population of 58,327, making it the #914 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.7 years, which is 21.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lafayette County is $67,185, ranking #1,416 out of 3,222 counties — 10.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.5% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Lafayette County is $315,400 (+11.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,085/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.8%.
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90.7% of residents in Lafayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Lafayette County, Mississippi
Lafayette County, Mississippi has a total population of 58,327, making it the 914th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lafayette County is 30.7 years, which is 21.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lafayette County is $67,185, which ranks #1,416 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Lafayette County is $315,400, 11.9% above the national median. Renters in Lafayette County pay a median gross rent of $1,085 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lafayette County, 46.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Lafayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Lafayette County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.