Lafayette County
Lafayette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,186. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 6,918 residents. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,600. At a median age of 25.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
Lafayette County, Mississippi has about 31,826 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Lafayette County, Mississippi earns about $18,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lafayette County, Mississippi expensive?
In Lafayette County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.
How educated are people in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
About 25.1% of people in Lafayette County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024