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Lucedale

Mississippi · 3,232 residents (2025 est.) · 6.391 sq mi
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Lucedale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,668. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,300. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,995
+22%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−1%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,232 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lucedale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,668
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,604 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,393
+60%since 2000
from $12,151 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+12%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(1,700)
Black29.2%(717)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(1,321)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(1,664)
Black36.5%(1,092)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(200)
Diversity Score69.2%(2,073)
Diversity Score
69
+29%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
43.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucedale, Mississippi?

Lucedale, Mississippi has about 2,995 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucedale, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lucedale, Mississippi earns about $40,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucedale, Mississippi expensive?

In Lucedale, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Lucedale, Mississippi?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lucedale, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucedale, Mississippi?

About 40.0% of people in Lucedale, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucedale, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucedale, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 376 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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