Lawrence County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Lawrence County, Mississippi has a population of 11,883, the 64th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $43,368 and the median home value is $104,600. The poverty rate is 23.8%.
Lawrence County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lawrence County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 1,277 | $28,920 | 30.2% | $114,200 |
| New Hebron | 486 | $66,618 | 5.6% | $108,500 |
| Silver Creek | 183 | $26,250 | 31.1% | $103,600 |
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Population Overview
Lawrence County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 11,883. It is the 64th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lawrence County is 40.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lawrence County is $43,368. This is 21% lower than the state median of $54,915. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.7%. This is 95% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $104,600. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 69.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lawrence County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.
Education
12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lawrence County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lawrence County, Mississippi?
Lawrence County has a population of 11,883, making it the 64th most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Lawrence County?
The median household income in Lawrence County is $43,368 with a poverty rate of 23.8%.
How many cities are in Lawrence County, Mississippi?
Lawrence County contains 3 Census-designated places.