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Lucedale

Mississippi · 2,923 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 $30,405. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,700. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,923
+19%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lucedale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,405
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,604 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,729
+21%since 2000
from $12,151 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(1,974)
Black29.5%(863)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(51)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other3.3%(96)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,764)
Diversity Score
60
+12%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−15%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
44.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucedale, Mississippi?

Lucedale, Mississippi has about 2,923 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucedale, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lucedale, Mississippi earns about $30,405 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 $91,700, and the typical rent is about $438 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 25.1% 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 304 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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