Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,786 (100%) |
| Population Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $43,531 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,221 |
| Median Home Value | $100,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,783 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,680 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 727 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,376 (23.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,407 |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Family Households | 2,799 (63.5%) |
The table below compares Lawrence 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 | # 64 | 23rd |
| Population Density | # 53 | 37th |
| Median Household Income | # 60 | 28th |
| Per Capita Income | # 54 | 36th |
| Diversity Index | # 46 | 46th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
