U.S. County · Profile

Lawrence County

11.7KTotal Population
27Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-11.06%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lawrence County has a population of 11,741 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lawrence County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White64.2%7,538
Black or African American31.5%3,698
Hispanic or Latino2.4%282
Some Other Race2.0%235
Two or More Races1.9%223
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%35
Asian0.2%23
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lawrence County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,096
44.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,809
35.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.5%
95.7% above national average
Median Age
41.1 years

Income & Poverty

$41,096Median Household Income
$24,809Per Capita Income
22.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,096$58,693
Families$52,156$71,318
Married-couple Families$52,156$58,415
Nonfamily Households$22,292$24,075

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lawrence County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

Sovrn site verification