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Lucedale

Mississippi · 2,869 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 $37,125. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,800. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,869
+17%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
449 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lucedale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,125
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,590
+37%since 2000
from $12,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,858)
Black26.2%(753)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(96)
Asian1%(30)
Other1.1%(32)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,702)
Diversity Score
59
+10%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−5%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
43.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucedale, Mississippi?

Lucedale, Mississippi has about 2,869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucedale, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lucedale, Mississippi earns about $37,125 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 $95,800, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Lucedale, Mississippi?

About 15.4% 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 23.7% 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 250 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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