Lafayette County, Mississippi
Total Population: 56,920
County Seat: Oxford
Median Home Value
$260,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$64,334
Across all households
Median Age
30.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.3%
65 Years and Over
13.3%
Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.4%
No Health Insurance
10.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
44.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
26.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$64,334
Mean Household Income
$99,327
Per Capita Income
$34,960
Unemployment Rate (16+)
1.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
66.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
4.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$260,500
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
Total Housing Units
28,418
Owner-Occupied
63.2%
Renter-Occupied
36.8%
Vacancy Rate
34.9%
Married Couple Households
43.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.0%
Average Household Size
2.77
Broadband Internet Access
90.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
27.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28071.