Lafayette County's 2026 population is estimated at 60,729, reflecting a 0.73% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lafayette County is the 12th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 47,574 and has grown 27.65% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30.7 years
Female: 31.4 years
Male: 30 years
There are 47,790 adults, (7,981 of whom are seniors) in Lafayette County.
Female: 30,603 (52.5%)
Male: 27,724 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Lafayette County includes 69.6% White, 22.67% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,594 | 69.6% |
| Black or African American | 13,220 | 22.67% |
| Two or more races | 2,514 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 1,317 | 2.26% |
| Other race | 557 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.1% |
Lafayette County 's average per capita income is $47,771. Household income levels show a median of $67,185. The poverty rate stands at 18.54%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,427 | - |
| Families | $92,993 | $132,448 |
| Households | $67,185 | $103,704 |
| Non Families | $39,703 | $55,152 |
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