Lafayette County, Mississippi

About Lafayette County, Mississippi

Lafayette County, Mississippi has a total population of 58,327, making it the 914th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lafayette County is 30.7 years, which is 21.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lafayette County is $67,185, which ranks #1,416 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.

The median home value in Lafayette County is $315,400, 11.9% above the national median. Renters in Lafayette County pay a median gross rent of $1,085 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lafayette County, 46.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.

Lafayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).

All data for Lafayette County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.