Lawrence County, Mississippi

About Lawrence County, Mississippi

Lawrence County, Mississippi has a total population of 11,786, making it the 2,368th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lawrence County is $43,531, which ranks #3,000 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.

The median home value in Lawrence County is $100,000, 64.5% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $753 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lawrence County, 13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.2 min.

Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).

All data for Lawrence 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.