Lafayette County, Mississippi

Total Population: 56,920

County Seat: Oxford

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)23.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Two or More Races2.1%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

44.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

26.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.