Lawrence County, Mississippi

Total Population: 11,883

County Seat: Monticello

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Median Home Value

$104,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,368

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Two or More Races1.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.5%

65 Years and Over

18.1%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

12.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,368

Mean Household Income

$65,806

Per Capita Income

$26,276

Unemployment Rate (16+)

11.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$104,600

Median Rent

$835/mo

Total Housing Units

5,766

Owner-Occupied

81.7%

Renter-Occupied

18.3%

Vacancy Rate

25.0%

Married Couple Households

49.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

15.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.5%

Average Household Size

2.74

Broadband Internet Access

68.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28077.