Lawrence County, Mississippi Population 2022
Lawrence County, Mississippi's estimated population is 13,000 with a growth rate of 1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County, Mississippi is the 63rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 12,928 and has seen a growth of 0.56% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 4,916 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 5,293 | 377 | 7.67% |
| 1840 | 5,920 | 627 | 11.85% |
| 1850 | 6,478 | 558 | 9.43% |
| 1860 | 9,213 | 2,735 | 42.22% |
| 1870 | 6,720 | -2,493 | -27.06% |
| 1880 | 9,420 | 2,700 | 40.18% |
| 1890 | 12,318 | 2,898 | 30.76% |
| 1900 | 15,103 | 2,785 | 22.61% |
| 1910 | 13,080 | -2,023 | -13.39% |
| 1920 | 12,663 | -417 | -3.19% |
| 1930 | 12,471 | -192 | -1.52% |
| 1940 | 13,983 | 1,512 | 12.12% |
| 1950 | 12,639 | -1,344 | -9.61% |
| 1960 | 10,215 | -2,424 | -19.18% |
| 1970 | 11,137 | 922 | 9.03% |
| 1980 | 12,518 | 1,381 | 12.40% |
| 1990 | 12,458 | -60 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 12,928 | 470 | 3.77% |
| 2011 | 12,748 | -180 | -1.39% |
| 2012 | 12,688 | -60 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 12,597 | -91 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 12,623 | 26 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 12,691 | 68 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 12,812 | 121 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 12,629 | -183 | -1.43% |
| 2018 | 12,448 | -181 | -1.43% |
| 2019 | 12,586 | 138 | 1.11% |
| 2020 | 12,724 | 138 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 12,862 | 138 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 13,000 | 138 | 1.07% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,144 | 64.66% |
| Black or African American | 4,137 | 32.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 120 | 0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 136 | 1.08% |
Lawrence County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,019 | 2.51 | 74 |
| Married | 2,501 | 3.08 | 84.8 |
| Male | 251 | 3.05 | 79.7 |
| Female | 734 | 3.26 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 1,533 | 1.14 | 65 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 502 | 5.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 813 | 9.46% |
| High School Graduate | 3,233 | 37.62% |
| Some College | 1,472 | 17.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,051 | 12.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 719 | 8.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 803 | 9.34% |
Lawrence County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| White | 5,817 | 5,129 | 1,039 |
| Black | 2,627 | 2,066 | 458 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 29 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| Other Race | 57 | 31 | |
| Asian | 8 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 88.89%.
$36,883
Average Earnings
$43,427
Average Male
$28,162
Average Female
Lawrence County, Mississippi Language by Age
Lawrence County, Mississippi Language
97.60% of Lawrence County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 102 | 101 | 99.02% |
| Black | 4,137 | 1,072 | 25.91% |
| Asian | 32 | 5 | 15.63% |
| White | 8,116 | 1,236 | 15.23% |
| Other | 120 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 136 | 13 | 9.56% |
19.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.15%
Male Poverty Rate
21.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawrence County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 99.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 9.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.72%.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawrence County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Lawrence County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 5.55% |
| Black | 185 | 6.05% |
| Native American | 8 | 30.77% |
Lawrence County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
8.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.14%
Born in Lawrence County, Mississippi
99.40%
Native Born
0.60%
Foreign Born
0.40%
Non Citizen
0.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.40% of Lawrence County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 80.14% having been born in Mississippi. 0.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990