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Lawrence County

Mississippi · 13,258 residents · 430.602 sq mi
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Lawrence County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,495. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

13,258
+6%since 1990
from 12,458 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+10%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K13K13K1990201020202024Lawrence County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,495
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,519 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,469
+74%since 1990
from $8,294 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
84.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
15.8% rent
1.8
−21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(8,290)
Black33.2%(4,135)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(63)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score56.6%(7,047)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(8,835)
Black31.9%(4,233)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(89)
Asian0.3%(35)
Diversity Score56.1%(7,432)
56
−1%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Mississippi?

Lawrence County, Mississippi has about 13,258 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawrence County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lawrence County, Mississippi earns about $28,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Mississippi expensive?

In Lawrence County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Mississippi?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Mississippi?

About 19.6% of people in Lawrence County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 800 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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