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Lucedale

Mississippi · 2,458 residents · 6.391 sq mi
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Lucedale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,604. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,500. The poverty rate of 26.1% 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: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,458
−6%since 1990
from 2,619 in 1990
1990 – 2025
385 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 410 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+11%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lucedale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,604
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,184 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,151
+46%since 1990
from $8,322 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.1%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 35.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
35.4% rent
2.7
−22%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,786)
Black31%(813)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score55.7%(1,458)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(1,700)
Black29.2%(717)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.7%(18)
Diversity Score53.8%(1,321)
54
−3%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
+23%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucedale, Mississippi?

Lucedale, Mississippi has about 2,458 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lucedale, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lucedale, Mississippi earns about $22,604 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Lucedale, Mississippi?

About 11.3% 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 26.1% of people in Lucedale, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucedale, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucedale, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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