County · Mississippi
Lawrence County, Mississippi
Lawrence County, Mississippi. Lawrence County had 11,819 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 28077.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,819
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,016 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,786
Median household income
$43,531
±$5,492 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$100,000
±$12,720 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$753
±$318 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Lawrence County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,016 residents in Lawrence County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,819 for July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,786 over 431 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,786 | 2,946,779 | −847 |
| Households | 4,407±255 | 1,145,431 | −442 |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.15 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,783±19 | 1,341,114 | −390 |
Lawrence County's population since 2000
From 13,258 in 2000 to 11,819 in 2025: down 10.9%. 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 Lawrence County?
Lawrence County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Monticello with 1,378 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Monticello | 1,441 | $34,250 |
|---|---|---|
| New HebronGEOID 2851360 | 386 | $65,000 |
| Silver CreekGEOID 2867960 | 175 | $36,875 |
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 Lawrence County?
The median resident of Lawrence County is 41.0 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.7%.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±0.9 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±1.0 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.5%±0.7 pts | 55.2% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.7%±0.7 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6%±1.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 29.4%±3.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4%±2.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7%±3.1 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2%±2.8 pts | 25.1% | −4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9%±2.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 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 Lawrence County earn?
Half of Lawrence County's 4,407 households earn less than $43,531 a year (±$5,492), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,583 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,052 after inflation. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,531±$5,492 | $56,447 | −$8,052 |
| Mean household income | $67,470±$9,992 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,221±$3,407 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.7%±4.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.0%±9.1 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8%±4.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.6%±5.0 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 Lawrence County?
Owners occupy 83.5% of Lawrence County's occupied homes and renters 16.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 by its owner (±$12,720). The median renter pays $753 a month including utilities, and 50.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,000±$12,720 | $169,800 | −$16,670 |
| Median gross rent | $753±$318 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.6%±18.0 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,071±$118 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.5%±4.4 pts | 70.0% | +8.3 pts |
| Housing units | 5,783±19 | 1,341,114 | −390 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1%±6.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.8%±4.8 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.9%±4.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±1.7 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 Lawrence County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Lawrence County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Lawrence County get to work?
83.7% of Lawrence County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.2%.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.6%±3.4 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2%±4.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.7%±5.3 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5%±5.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.2 min±3.9 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
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 Lawrence County's census tracts?
Lawrence County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,123 (Tract 9602) to $50,489 (Tract 9603).
| Tract 960128077960100 | 3,671±448 | $43,887 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960228077960200 | 3,808±408 | $35,123 |
| Tract 960328077960300 | 4,307±430 | $50,489 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lawrence County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 63rd of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 82 |
| Median household income | 59th of 82 |
| Median home value | 66th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 48th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 29th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th of 82 |
| Median age | 26th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lawrence County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.