Lawrence County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,786 | — | #2,368 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,531 | -42.1% | #3,000 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,803 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $100,000 | -64.5% | #2,983 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $753 | -35.3% | #2,461 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.7% | +87.7% | #2,933 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 11,786, making it the #2,368 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $43,531, ranking #3,000 out of 3,222 counties — 42.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.7% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $100,000 (-64.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $753/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.5%.
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87.6% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% below the national rate.
About Lawrence County, Mississippi
Lawrence County, Mississippi has a total population of 11,786, making it the 2,368th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $43,531, which ranks #3,000 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $100,000, 64.5% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $753 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.2 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Lawrence 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.