Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 11,580 with a growth rate of -0.4% 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 -10.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 64.3% White, 31.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (64.3%)
Black or African American (31.77%)
Two or more races (2.06%)
Other race (1.19%)
Native American (0.37%)
Asian (0.3%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,641 | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,775 | 31.77% |
| Two or more races | 245 | 2.06% |
| Other race | 142 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.3% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $36,708. Household income levels show a median of $43,368. The poverty rate stands at 23.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,625 | - |
| Families | $55,778 | $83,283 |
| Households | $43,368 | $65,806 |
| Non Families | $18,100 | $29,422 |
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