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World Population Review
Lawrence County, Mississippi Population 2021
Lawrence County, Mississippi's estimated population is 12,862 with a growth rate of 1.08% 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 -0.51% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,862 | 138 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 12,724 | 138 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 12,586 | 138 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 12,448 | -181 | -1.43% |
| 2017 | 12,629 | -183 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 12,812 | 121 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 12,691 | 68 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 12,623 | 26 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 12,597 | -91 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 12,688 | -60 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 12,748 | -180 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 12,928 | 470 | 3.77% |
| 1990 | 12,458 | -60 | -0.48% |
| 1980 | 12,518 | 1,381 | 12.40% |
| 1970 | 11,137 | 922 | 9.03% |
| 1960 | 10,215 | -2,424 | -19.18% |
| 1950 | 12,639 | -1,344 | -9.61% |
| 1940 | 13,983 | 1,512 | 12.12% |
| 1930 | 12,471 | -192 | -1.52% |
| 1920 | 12,663 | -417 | -3.19% |
| 1910 | 13,080 | -2,023 | -13.39% |
| 1900 | 15,103 | 2,785 | 22.61% |
| 1890 | 12,318 | 2,898 | 30.76% |
| 1880 | 9,420 | 2,700 | 40.18% |
| 1870 | 6,720 | -2,493 | -27.06% |
| 1860 | 9,213 | 2,735 | 42.22% |
| 1850 | 6,478 | 558 | 9.43% |
| 1840 | 5,920 | 627 | 11.85% |
| 1830 | 5,293 | 377 | 7.67% |
| 1820 | 4,916 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.08%
State
Founded
1814
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
12,928
Growth Since 2010
-0.51%
Lawrence County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,215 | 65.03% |
| Black or African American | 4,109 | 32.53% |
| Two or More Races | 143 | 1.13% |
| Some Other Race | 119 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.15% |
Lawrence County, Mississippi Population by Race
Lawrence County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Lawrence County, Mississippi Population by Age
Lawrence County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,849 | 2.61 | 75.2 |
| Married | 2,409 | 3.24 | 82.1 |
| Non Family | 1,464 | 1.09 | 68.3 |
| Female | 707 | 3.38 | 69 |
| Male | 269 | 3.1 | 66.9 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Lawrence County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 460 | 5.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,103 | 12.90% |
| High School Graduate | 2,871 | 33.58% |
| Some College | 1,543 | 18.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,070 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 763 | 8.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 740 | 8.65% |
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Lawrence County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lawrence County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,739 | 4,898 | 1,056 |
| Black | 2,653 | 2,015 | 431 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 25 | 5 |
| Other Race | 60 | 22 | |
| Hispanic | 50 | 12 | 2 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Asian | 11 | 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 75.00%.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,652
Average Earnings
$47,925
Average Male
$27,788
Average Female
Lawrence County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lawrence County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Lawrence County, Mississippi Language
98.46% of Lawrence County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Language
Lawrence County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,109 | 1,106 | 26.92% |
| White | 8,176 | 1,072 | 13.11% |
| Other | 119 | 119 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 106 | 91.38% |
| Multiple | 143 | 38 | 26.57% |
| Asian | 28 | 8 | 28.57% |
18.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.30%
Male Poverty Rate
20.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawrence County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Mississippi is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Mississippi is White, with 13.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.14%.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Poverty
Lawrence County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Lawrence County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawrence County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Lawrence County, Mississippi Marital Status
Lawrence County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Lawrence County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 376 | 5.96% |
| Black | 165 | 5.43% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 10.91% |
| Native American | 4 | 21.05% |
Lawrence County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Lawrence County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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9.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lawrence County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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50.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lawrence County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Lawrence County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Lawrence County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.33% of Lawrence County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 81.37% having been born in Mississippi. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- 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