Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 11,900 with a growth rate of 0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 63rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,928 and has seen a growth of -7.95% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 40.4 years
There are 8,912 adults, (2,305 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence County.
Female: 6,054 (51.4%)
Male: 5,732 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 63.8% White, 31.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,519 | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,737 | 31.71% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 104 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.31% |
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $40,342. Household income levels show a median of $43,531. The poverty rate stands at 23.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,581 | - |
| Families | $54,805 | $84,382 |
| Households | $43,531 | $67,470 |
| Non Families | $25,215 | $37,567 |
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