Lawrence County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 11,721 with a growth rate of -0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County, Mississippi is the 63rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,928 and has seen a growth of -9.34% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,621 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 11,641 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 11,661 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 11,681 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 11,701 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 11,721 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 11,741 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 11,761 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 11,781 | -198 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 11,979 | -628 | -4.98% |
| 2019 | 12,607 | 166 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 12,441 | -192 | -1.52% |
| 2017 | 12,633 | -180 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 12,813 | 119 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 12,694 | 69 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 12,625 | 26 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 12,599 | -91 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 12,690 | -58 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 12,748 | -180 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 12,928 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,458 | -60 | -0.48% |
| 1980 | 12,518 | 1,381 | 12.4% |
| 1970 | 11,137 | 922 | 9.03% |
| 1960 | 10,215 | -2,424 | -19.18% |
| 1950 | 12,639 | -1,344 | -9.61% |
| 1940 | 13,983 | 1,512 | 12.12% |
| 1930 | 12,471 | -192 | -1.52% |
| 1920 | 12,663 | -417 | -3.19% |
| 1910 | 13,080 | -2,023 | -13.39% |
| 1900 | 15,103 | 2,785 | 22.61% |
| 1890 | 12,318 | 2,898 | 30.76% |
| 1880 | 9,420 | 2,700 | 40.18% |
| 1870 | 6,720 | -2,493 | -27.06% |
| 1860 | 9,213 | 2,735 | 42.22% |
| 1850 | 6,478 | 558 | 9.43% |
| 1840 | 5,920 | 627 | 11.85% |
| 1830 | 5,293 | 377 | 7.67% |
| 1820 | 4,916 | -6,705 | -57.7% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,656 | 64.16% |
| Black or African American | 3,755 | 31.47% |
| Other race | 236 | 1.98% |
| Two or more races | 221 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,473 | 2.66 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 2,180 | 3.35 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 1,494 | 1.11 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 610 | 4.09 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 189 | 2.49 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 844 | 10.44% |
| Associates Degree | 945 | 11.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 601 | 7.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 523 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 3,076 | 38.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 538 | 6.65% |
| Some College | 1,559 | 19.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,372 | 4,600 | 775 |
| Black | 2,529 | 2,017 | 338 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 30 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 63 | 26 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 11 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 37.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,179 | $79,321 | $69,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,889 | $98,889 | $47,500 |
| High School Graduate | $38,829 | $42,500 | $27,308 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,263 | $53,214 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,433 | $42,724 | $27,113 |
| Some College | $29,189 | $39,899 | $23,796 |
$38,433
Average Earnings
$42,724
Average Male
$27,113
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.32% of Lawrence County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,747 | 1,351 | 36.06% |
| White | 7,640 | 1,134 | 14.84% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 145 | 51.6% |
| Other | 236 | 130 | 55.08% |
| Multiple | 221 | 61 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 25 | 7 | 28% |
22.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.31%
Male Poverty Rate
23.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Mississippi is Other, with 55.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Mississippi is White, with 14.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.79% |
| High School | 24.11% |
| Some College | 15.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.87% |
| Female Employed | 11.41% |
| Male Employed | 8.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,156 | $71,318 |
| Households | $41,096 | $58,693 |
| Married Families | $61,713 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,292 | $33,290 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
450
Number of Veterans
431
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 132 |
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| World War II | 61 |
| Korea | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 138 |
| 75+ | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 3.82% |
| Black | 216 | 7.7% |
| Native American | 6 | 15% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.51%
Born in Lawrence County, Mississippi
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.31% of Lawrence County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 81.51% having been born in Mississippi. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.