County · Mississippi
Lafayette County, Mississippi
Lafayette County, Mississippi. Lafayette County had 59,597 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 6 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 28071.
Lafayette County is one of the 2 counties of the Oxford, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
59,597
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 55,813 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,327
Median household income
$67,185
±$3,451 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$315,400
±$17,559 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$1,085
±$61 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Lafayette County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 55,813 residents in Lafayette County. The Census Bureau estimates 59,597 for July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 58,327 over 632 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,327 | 2,946,779 | +4,737 |
| Households | 19,044±579 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.08 | 2.49 | +0.14 |
| Housing units | 28,714±53 | 1,341,114 | +3,061 |
Lafayette County's population since 2000
From 38,744 in 2000 to 59,597 in 2025: up 53.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County holds 6 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Oxford with 26,773 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lafayette County?
The median resident of Lafayette County is 30.7 years old; 18.1% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.6%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7±0.4 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.1%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 3.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.5%±0.5 pts | 55.2% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.6%±0.6 pts | 36.3% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±1.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3%±1.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±1.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.5%±2.5 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.7%±2.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.8%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lafayette County earn?
Half of Lafayette County's 19,044 households earn less than $67,185 a year (±$3,451), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,869 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,316 after inflation. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,185±$3,451 | $56,447 | +$5,316 |
| Mean household income | $103,704±$7,675 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,403±$2,691 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5%±2.5 pts | 18.9% | −3.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5%±4.8 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7%±1.4 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lafayette County?
Owners occupy 63.8% of Lafayette County's occupied homes and renters 36.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $315,400 by its owner (±$17,559). The median renter pays $1,085 a month including utilities, and 45.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $315,400±$17,559 | $169,800 | +$69,630 |
| Median gross rent | $1,085±$61 | $954 | −$89 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.0%±5.7 pts | 42.1% | −8.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,779±$94 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.8%±2.6 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 28,714±53 | 1,341,114 | +3,061 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 31.6%±4.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.8%±2.5 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4%±1.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lafayette County building?
Builders took permits for 510 new housing units across Lafayette County in 2025 (452 single-family), 8.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lafayette County get to work?
78.1% of Lafayette County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.1%.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1%±2.0 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 5.8% | −3.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1%±2.7 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±1.3 pts | 5.9% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min±2.0 | 25.6 min | +3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lafayette County's census tracts?
Lafayette County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,205 (Tract 9504.02) to $114,096 (Tract 9505.06).
| Tract 950128071950100 | 5,486±751 | $64,316 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0128071950201 | 4,032±727 | $96,424 |
| Tract 9502.0328071950203 | 3,280±828 | $62,292 |
| Tract 9502.0428071950204 | 2,369±931 | $85,568 |
| Tract 9503.0128071950301 | 6,938±435 | $52,688 |
| Tract 9503.0328071950303 | 2,289±583 | $37,200 |
| Tract 9503.0428071950304 | 2,536±514 | $64,763 |
| Tract 9504.0228071950402 | 3,505±527 | $49,205 |
| Tract 9504.0328071950403 | 3,362±557 | $65,929 |
| Tract 9504.0428071950404 | 4,991±758 | $91,364 |
| Tract 9505.0228071950502 | 2,817±447 | $65,114 |
| Tract 9505.0428071950504 | 4,154±688 | $70,909 |
| Tract 9505.0528071950505 | 3,173±791 | $81,923 |
| Tract 9505.0628071950506 | 3,450±567 | $114,096 |
| Tract 9505.0728071950507 | 5,945±892 | $71,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lafayette County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 82 |
| Median household income | 8th of 82 |
| Median home value | 1st of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 82 |
| Median age | 81st of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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