Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,327 (100%) |
| Population Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 48 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,185 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,403 |
| Median Home Value | $315,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,714 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,145 (42.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,899 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,670 (33.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 19,044 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Family Households | 11,421 (60.0%) |
The table below compares Lafayette County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 12 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 16 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 8 | 91st |
| Per Capita Income | # 7 | 93rd |
| Diversity Index | # 49 | 42nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
